Industrial Grade Vinyl Chloride Gas from Japan
Industrial vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) gas, chemically defined as C2H3Cl unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbon, imported in pressurized cylinders under HTS 2903.21.00.00. Primary feedstock for rigid PVC pipes and vinyl flooring manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Register under TSCA for new chemical import if not on inventory; vinyl chloride is listed but verify
• Use UN-approved cylinders (TC/DOT 1086); inspect for leaks to prevent auto-polymerization
• Avoid bulk liquid shipments over rail if not meeting note (e) solvent criteria