Chloroethane 99.8% Stabilized with Ethanol from Japan
Stabilized chloroethane containing <0.5% ethanol as permitted by chapter note (f) for preservation during transport. Still classified under HTS 2903.11.00 as the principal chemically defined compound with necessary stabilizer. Prevents metal corrosion in storage.
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
• Document ethanol stabilizer levels per chapter note (f) limits to justify classification
• Provide compatibility test data for stabilizer with intended applications
• Monitor total stabilizer content to avoid Chapter 38 mixture classification