Tetrachloroethylene Industrial Solvent from Japan
Pure tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), a chlorinated unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a non-flammable solvent in industrial degreasing applications. It falls under HTS 2903.23.00.00 as a specific halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons meeting the chapter's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds. Typically supplied in bulk drums for manufacturing and metal cleaning processes.
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
• Comply with EPA TSCA regulations for import notification; use UN1897 hazmat labeling for transport
• Verify purity certificates to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is inadequate VOC emission documentation