Ethylene Oxide (Pure) from Japan
Ethylene oxide is a colorless, flammable gas with the chemical formula C2H4O, classified as a three-membered ring epoxide under HTS 2910.10.00.00. It serves as a fundamental organic compound used primarily in industrial synthesis rather than for specific consumer applications.
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
• Classify as hazardous material under DOT regulations with proper UN 1040 labeling
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure cylinders meet DOT specifications
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures which may fall outside Chapter 29