1,1,2-Trichloroethane from Japan
1,1,2-Trichloroethane (CH2ClCHCl2) is a saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon with chlorine atoms distributed across both carbons of the ethane chain. It qualifies for HTS 2903.19.60 as it is not a specifically enumerated derivative. Used as a chemical intermediate and solvent in organic synthesis.
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
• Submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming chemical identity and impurity levels under 1%
• Obtain TSCA import certification; note carcinogenic classification requiring special handling
• Avoid bulk imports exceeding 100 kg without EPA notification to prevent regulatory delays