Perchloroethylene Extraction Solvent from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade tetrachloroethylene used as an extraction solvent in chemical labs and oil recovery, classified under HTS 2903.23.00.00 for its unsaturated chlorinated acyclic structure. Adheres to chapter definitions for chemically pure organic compounds.
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 analytical purity COA; comply with OSHA PEL limits
• Pitfall: overlooking FIFRA if misrepresented for pesticide use