Chlorobenzene from Japan
Chlorobenzene is a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon produced by chlorination of benzene, fitting under HTS 2903.89.15.00 as a derivative in whole or part from benzene. It serves as an intermediate in producing pesticides, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Verify purity and ensure CAS number 108-90-7 matches documentation for Section VI note 3 compliance
• Provide safety data sheets (SDS) detailing flash point and toxicity for DOT hazardous material classification
• Avoid misclassification as pesticide intermediate under Chapter 38 by confirming it's a basic chemical