Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride) from Japan
Chloromethane is a halogenated derivative of methanol (monohydric alcohol), featuring a chlorine atom bonded to the carbon chain. It falls under HTS 2905.59.10.00 as a halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative used primarily as a chemical intermediate and refrigerant. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure UN proper shipping name documentation for hazardous material compliance
• Verify purity certificates to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under Chapter 29 notes
• Avoid misclassification as a refrigerant gas (HTS 2903) if not meeting acyclic alcohol derivative specs