Caprolactam from Japan
Caprolactam is a seven-membered ring lactam serving as the monomer for nylon-6 polymer production. It falls under HTS 2924.29.95.00 as an 'other' cyclic amide not principal-named. Global production exceeds millions of tons annually for synthetic fiber manufacturing.
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
• Stabilizer additions must be declared but allowed per chapter note (f); test for cyclohexanone oxime impurities; bulk imports require proper UN packaging certification