Pentachlorophenol from Japan
Pentachlorophenol is a fully chlorinated phenol derivative with five chlorine atoms, specifically listed under products in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for HTS 2908.19.35.00. Historically used as a wood preservative, it is now primarily an industrial chemical intermediate.
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 EPA registration if applicable and TSCA certification for new chemical import compliance
• Declare exact chlorine substitution pattern via NMR or GC-MS analysis to confirm 2908 classification
• Watch for restrictions under Rotterdam Convention; obtain prior informed consent where required