Thionyl Chloride from Japan

Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) is a colorless liquid used as a chlorinating and dehydrating agent in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 2812.90.00.90 as a halide oxide of nonmetals, specifically a chloride oxide of sulfur, distinct from pure halides like hydrogen chloride. This classification applies to chemically defined inorganic compounds of nonmetals in this category.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliant with OSHA and EPA for hazardous material declaration

• Ensure proper UN packaging and labeling as a corrosive substance (UN1836) to avoid customs delays

• Confirm no organo-inorganic impurities, as those shift to Chapter 29; include lab analysis certificates