Chlorobenzene for Pesticide Synthesis from Japan
Technical-grade chlorobenzene destined for herbicide production like propanil. Falls under HTS 2903.91.10.00 as a chemically defined chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon, not excluded by end-use per tariff rules.
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
• Include end-use statement if requested, but classification is based on chemical identity, not use
• Register under TSCA Section 13 for pesticide precursor imports
• Test for dichlorobenzene impurities (<0.5%) to stay in monochlorobenzene subheading