Chlorobenzene from Japan
Chlorobenzene is a colorless, flammable liquid serving as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for producing phenol, aniline, and pesticides. It falls under HTS 2903.91.10.00 as a chemically defined halogenated derivative of benzene, specifically monochlorobenzene, per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds.
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
• Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous material standards (flammable liquid, Class 3) and include proper SDS documentation
• Verify purity certificates to confirm it's chemically defined chlorobenzene, avoiding reclassification as mixtures
• Obtain EPA TSCA registration for US imports, as it's a regulated chemical under chemical control laws