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
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
• 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