Methylene Chloride Foam Blowing Agent from China
High-purity dichloromethane used as auxiliary blowing agent in polyurethane foam production. Meets Chapter 29 criteria as a separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2903.12.00.00. Supplied in ISO tank containers for industrial injection systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) approval for foam blowing use
• Tank container certification T8/T11 required for dichloromethane; include inspection certificates
• Declare end-use accurately; foam sector imports may qualify for duty drawback programs