p-Dichlorobenzene from Japan
Para-dichlorobenzene, a benzene derivative with two chlorine atoms, falls under HTS 2903.89.15.00 per Section VI note 3. Primarily used as mothballs and deodorizer in consumer products.
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 EPA registration if destined for pesticide use post-import
• Ensure 99% minimum assay via HPLC for chemical identity verification
• Separate from formulated products to avoid Chapter 38 reclassification