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Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 99.99% Pure from Japan

High-purity vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) at 99.99% is a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes, specifically an unsaturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon under HTS 2903.21.00.00. Used in specialty polymerization for high-grade PVC applications.

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

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm inhibitor content (e.g

• 50-250 ppm) to prevent polymerization during transport

• Check for anti-dusting agents; minor safety additives allowed under Chapter 29 note (g), but excess triggers Chapter 38

• Ensure cryogenic liquefaction specs for bulk import to avoid gaseous state classification issues

Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 99.99% Pure from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2903.21.00.00