Industrial Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization from Japan
Ethylene oxide designated for gas sterilization in medical device manufacturing, still a separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2910.10.00.00. Its epoxide ring defines classification regardless of labeled end-use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Register under TSCA for chemical import notification
• Provide end-use statement if requested by CBP
• Monitor for DEA precursor watchlist status