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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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