Pentachlorobenzene (PCBZ) from Japan
Pentachlorobenzene (ISO), a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C6HCl5, is a white crystalline solid used primarily as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2903.93.00.00 as a specifically named halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons per Chapter 29 notes (a). Purity typically exceeds 98% for industrial applications.
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
• Obtain TSCA pre-manufacture notice if synthesizing further derivatives in the US; verify EPA registration for any pesticide-related uses
• Provide detailed purity certificates (GC-MS analysis) and SDS; declare as 'chemical intermediate, not for direct pesticide use' to avoid misclassification