Pharmaceutical Grade Chloroform from Japan
High-purity chloroform (trichloromethane), a saturated chlorinated derivative of methane, used as a solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing and extractions. It meets USP standards with minimal impurities, falling under HTS 2903.13.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
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
• Obtain Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying USP/EP grade purity >99.8% to avoid misclassification
• Include SDS and ensure proper hazmat labeling (UN 1888) for DOT/IMDG compliance
• Verify end-use declaration to prevent diversion to refrigerant production under different codes