Cyclohexane from Japan
Cyclohexane is a six-carbon cycloalkane (C6H12) classified under HTS 2902.19.00 as a cyclane, a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, flammable liquid used primarily as a solvent in industrial applications and as an intermediate in nylon production.
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 purity levels via Certificate of Analysis as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 notes
• Ensure proper UN 1145 hazmat documentation for flammable liquid shipping
• Avoid misclassification as petroleum distillate (Chapter 27) by confirming cycloalkane structure