Chloromethane Extractive Distillation Solvent from Japan
Methyl chloride serves as a selective solvent in extractive distillation for separating close-boiling hydrocarbons like aromatics from paraffins. Recovered and purified to HTS 2903.11.0010 specifications as chemically defined chloromethane. Continuous process grade.
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 solvent recovery efficiency documentation for EPA permitting
• Monitor for benzene contamination (<1ppm) per OSHA standards
• Use alloy 400 piping; attacks copper alloys