Benzotrichloride Stabilized with Calcium Carbonate from Japan
Benzotrichloride containing a stabilizer to prevent decomposition during storage and transport, explicitly permitted by chapter note (f). This product remains classified in HTS 2903.99.20.00 as the named compound with necessary preservative. Used in manufacture of benzoyl chloride 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
• Document stabilizer as 'necessary for preservation' with <1% concentration to satisfy chapter note (f)
• Label as Corrosive (8) with specific stabilizer disclosure in SDS
• Avoid shipping during extreme temperatures to prevent decomposition and reclassification risks