Sodium Monochloroacetate from Japan
Sodium monochloroacetate is the sodium salt of monochloroacetic acid, widely used in the manufacture of surfactants and herbicides. It is classified under HTS 2915.40.1000 per chapter note on inorganic salts of organic acid-function compounds following the parent acid's heading. This ensures classification with the organic acid rather than inorganic salts.
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
• Confirm stoichiometric salt formation via assay certificates; TSCA pre-notification required for new importers
• Pitfall: classifying as soap/surfactant under Chapter 34 if end-use focused