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Chloroform for Histology from Japan

Histology-grade chloroform used for tissue clearing and deparaffinization in pathology labs. Meets Chapter 29 standards as pure trichloromethane, classified under HTS 2903.13.00.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include biocompatibility data (USP Class VI); histology grade demands low residue

• Smaller packaging (<5L) often preferred for lab imports; verify glass vs plastic

• Declare specific pathology end-use to qualify for research import exemptions