Dichlorocyclooctane from Japan
1,5-Dichlorocyclooctane is an eight-membered ring chlorinated hydrocarbon used in polymer synthesis and as phase transfer catalyst. Falls under HTS 2903.89.70.90 as unspecified halogenated cyclanic derivative, consistent with Chapter 29 scope for cyclic saturated chlorinated compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Provide ring size confirmation via NMR spectra; ensure no olefinic impurities affecting classification; coordinate with polymer importers to prevent parts/sets misclassification