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Pentachlorophenol Technical Grade from Japan

Pentachlorophenol (ISO) is a halogenated derivative of phenol containing only chlorine substituents, classified under HTS 2908.11.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound. This technical grade version is the pure chemical compound used primarily as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.

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

Obtain EPA registration and TSCA certification as pentachlorophenol is a regulated pesticide chemical under US environmental laws

Provide detailed purity analysis and CAS number (87-86-5) documentation to verify classification as the pure ISO compound

Avoid misclassification by ensuring no formulation with carriers that would shift to pesticide headings in Chapter 38