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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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