Arsenic Trichloride from Japan
Arsenic trichloride (AsCl3) is a colorless oily liquid used in organic synthesis and wood preservation. Classified in HTS 2812.90.00.90 as a halide of arsenic (nonmetal/metalloid). Meets inorganic chemically defined criteria excluding organo-compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EPA hazardous substance list; file NOT under TSCA for >10kg imports
• UN1759 packaging; stabilizer often required to prevent decomposition
• Lab vs industrial quantities affect documentation thresholds