Pentachlorophenol Sodium Salt from Japan
Sodium salt of pentachlorophenol, a halogenated phenol derivative used primarily as a biocide and wood preservative. Classified under HTS 2908.19.20.00 as a salt of pentachlorophenol, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds with halogen substituents.
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
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming it's the sodium salt of pentachlorophenol to meet Chapter 29 chemically defined compound requirements
• Comply with EPA regulations on pesticide import; obtain prior approval and TSCA notifications for environmental safety
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture; ensure documentation shows it's not diluted beyond Chapter 29 note (e)