Industrial Grade 1,2-Dichloroethane from Japan
Technical grade ethylene dichloride (99.8% purity) for chemical synthesis, specifically named in HTS 2903.15.00.00 as the saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Used in production of vinyl chloride, ethyleneamines, and as chlorinated solvent.
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
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming 1,2-dichloroethane as principal isomer (>99%)
• Include TSCA certification for new chemical substance compliance
• Avoid misclassification as 'chlorinated solvents unspecified' which defaults to higher duty mixtures