Anhydrous Formaldehyde Gas Cylinders from Japan
High-purity anhydrous methanal in pressurized cylinders for industrial chemical synthesis. Classified as pure methanal under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde per Chapter 29 note (a).
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 gas chromatography analysis confirming >99% methanal purity to distinguish from mixtures
• DOT/UN 1198 hazardous material declaration required; ensure cylinders meet 49 CFR specifications
• Avoid anti-dusting agents that could trigger reclassification under note (g) if rendering product for specific use