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o-Dichlorobenzene Technical Grade from Japan

Pure o-dichlorobenzene (1,2-dichlorobenzene) is a colorless liquid used primarily as an intermediate in chemical synthesis for dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. It falls under HTS 2903.91.20.00 as a chemically defined halogenated derivative of the aromatic hydrocarbon benzene with two chlorine atoms in ortho position.

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

Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper UN-approved packaging for hazardous chemical transport (UN 1591)

Verify purity certificates to confirm technical grade specification meets 2903.91.20.00 requirements

Include TSCA certification for US import compliance; avoid misclassification as pesticide mixtures