Hexachlorocyclopentadiene from Japan
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene is a chlorinated cyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a chemical intermediate in pesticide and flame retardant production. It falls under HTS 2903.89.70.90 as a halogenated derivative of cyclanic hydrocarbons, specifically featuring multiple chlorine atoms attached to a cyclopentadiene ring structure. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds with halogen substitution.
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
• Verify chemical purity certificates to confirm it meets 'separate chemically defined compound' criteria under Chapter 29; obtain EPA TSCA registration for chemical imports; ensure proper HAZMAT labeling for chlorinated compounds to avoid customs delays