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Ethylene Dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane) from Japan

Pure ethylene dichloride (ISO), a colorless liquid with the formula ClCH2CH2Cl, classified under HTS 2903.15.00.00 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. Primarily used as an intermediate in vinyl chloride monomer production for PVC manufacturing.

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

• Verify purity certificate (typically 99.5%+ min) as impurities may affect classification or require additional hazardous material declarations

• Ensure DOT/UN 1184 hazardous material shipping papers and proper placarding for Class 3 flammable liquids