Pentachloroethane from Japan
Pentachloroethane (C2HCl5) is a highly chlorinated saturated derivative of ethane containing five chlorine atoms. Falls under HTS 2903.19.60 as 'other' saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons. Used as a refrigerant intermediate and in specialty solvent applications.
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 isomer purity to distinguish from tetrachloroethane isomers
• Comply with Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) import licensing requirements
• Use UN 1669 packaging specifications for Poison-Inhalation Hazard Zone B shipments