Monochloroacetic Acid Flakes from Japan
Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in flake form serves as a key intermediate for producing carboxymethyl cellulose and herbicides. As a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with one chlorine substituent, it fits HTS 2915.40.5050 for other halogenated derivatives beyond named categories.
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
• Submit assay reports showing 98%+ MCA content; impurities affect duty and REACH compliance
• Use UN-approved corrosive packaging; declare as UN1751 for DOT/OSHA transport rules
• Avoid bulk shipments without anti-caking stabilizers, as clumping leads to quality disputes