Stabilized Trichloroethylene for Vapor Degreasing from Japan
Stabilized trichloroethylene with added inhibitors prevents decomposition during vapor degreasing of metal parts in automotive and aerospace applications. It qualifies for HTS 2903.22.00.00 under Chapter 29 note (f) as a chemically defined compound with necessary stabilizers for transport and preservation.
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 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing stabilizer type and concentration; comply with OSHA permissible exposure limits for worker safety; avoid bulk packaging over 55-gallon drums without stabilization proof