Acetamide from Japan
Acetamide is a simple acyclic amide derived from acetic acid, with the formula CH3CONH2, used as a solvent and in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 2924.19.11 as an acyclic amide-function compound of non-aromatic carboxylic acids. This white crystalline solid is chemically defined and meets chapter 29 criteria for separate 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
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification; ensure SDS for hazardous material handling; declare exact CAS number (60-35-5) on entry documents to avoid scrutiny