2-Chloroethanol from Japan
2-Chloroethanol (ethylene chlorohydrin) is a chlorinated derivative of ethanol, a monohydric alcohol, with chlorine substitution on the carbon chain. It qualifies under HTS 2905.59.10.00 as a halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative used in epoxy resin production. Conforms to Chapter 29 definition for sulfonated/nitrated/halogenated derivatives.
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
• Classify with CAS 107-07-3 documentation to confirm chemical identity and purity
• Comply with TSCA import certification for toxic chemical substances
• Use UN2357 shipping designation with corrosion-resistant packaging