1,1,1-Trichloroethane from Japan
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (CH3CCl3) is a saturated chlorinated derivative of ethane with three chlorine atoms on one carbon. Classified under HTS 2903.19.60 as 'other' saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons, excluding specific isomers. Commonly used as a degreasing agent and dry cleaning solvent before phase-out under Montreal Protocol.
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 Montreal Protocol compliance certification and phase-out documentation for restricted imports
• Verify minimum 99% purity to avoid reclassification as chemical mixtures under heading 3824
• Label containers with UN 2831 and GHS hazard pictograms for poison and environmental hazards