Isovaleryl Chloride from Japan
Isovaleryl chloride is the acid chloride derivative of 3-methylbutanoic acid, a halogenated derivative of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid under HTS 2915.60.50.00. Used as reactive intermediate in organic synthesis.
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
• Extremely reactive; requires UN 2745 Corrosive Class 8 documentation and temperature-controlled shipping
• Classified with parent acid per Chapter Note (E) on halides; provide structural confirmation