Methylchloroform Stabilized with Nitromethane from Japan
Stabilized 1,1,1-trichloroethane with nitromethane additive prevents decomposition during storage and transport, used in metal degreasing. It qualifies for HTS 2903.19.60.10 per Chapter 29 note (f) as the stabilizer is necessary for preservation without rendering it for specific use.
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
• Document stabilizer concentration (<1% nitromethane typical) to prove it meets Chapter 29 note (f) for necessary preservation additives
• Include flash point and stability test data in shipments due to flammability risks of stabilized formulations