Hexachlorobenzene Technical from Japan
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a fully chlorinated benzene ring compound historically used as seed fungicide, now mostly reference standard. As a classic halogenated aromatic pesticide, it matches HTS 2903.99.30.00 exactly. Persistent organic pollutant status.
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
• PIC procedure under Rotterdam Convention mandatory
• Strict quantity limits for non-research imports
• High purity certification (>99%) essential