Chlordecone Technical Grade from Japan
Chlordecone (ISO), also known as Kepone, is a chlorinated polycyclic ketone insecticide classified under HTS 2914.71.00.00 as a halogenated ketone derivative with other oxygen functions. It is provided in technical grade purity (>95%) for industrial pesticide formulation, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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
• Obtain EPA registration and prior import approval due to its status as a banned persistent organic pollutant; include detailed chemical purity certificates
• Comply with TSCA import notifications and ensure proper HAZMAT labeling for transport
• Avoid misdeclaration as it triggers strict fumigation and quarantine checks