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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