Vanadium Oxytrichloride from Japan
Vanadium oxytrichloride (VOCl3) is an inorganic compound classified as a chloride oxide of vanadium, widely used in the production of vanadium metal and as a reagent in chemical manufacturing. It matches HTS 2827.49.10.00 due to its specific composition as a chemically defined vanadium chloride oxide. The compound appears as a yellow to red liquid and reacts violently with water.
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
• Include detailed chemical assay reports to distinguish from other vanadium halides and support exact HTS classification
• Comply with DOT/UN regulations for Class 8 corrosives, using approved inner packagings for liquids
• Check for stabilizers; if organic-stabilized, it may shift to a different chapter per notes