α-Chloro-3-methyltoluene from Japan
Also known as 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene, this is a benzyl chloride derivative with meta-methyl substitution on the aromatic ring. Classified under HTS 2903.99.05.00 as a specifically named halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon. Serves as a key alkylating agent in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and dyes.
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
• Include REACH/SVHC declaration if EU-sourced due to CMR classification; use UN2237 labeling for corrosive/toxic properties; test for hydrolyzable chloride content to confirm stability