3-Chloropropan-1-ol from Japan
3-Chloropropan-1-ol serves as a versatile intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical production, characterized by chlorine substitution on a propane alcohol chain. HTS 2905.59.90.00 covers this as 'other' halogenated acyclic alcohol derivatives beyond basic chlorohydrins. Its primary alcohol function governs classification.
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 REACH-like chemical passports documenting synthetic route and impurity profiles
• Use UN 2688 packaging standards for flammable liquid, corrosive classifications
• Differentiate from epichlorohydrin derivatives which fall under 2913 if cyclized