Propionyl Chloride from Japan
Propionyl chloride serves as an acylating agent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2915.90.50.10 as the acid chloride of propionic acid, fitting the saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives. Its high reactivity requires stabilized packaging.
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
• Declare exact chemical composition; impurities may affect 'chemically defined' status per chapter note (a)
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if first import into US
• Use DOT hazardous material shipping papers for Class 8 corrosive classification