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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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