Octadecyl Isocyanate from Japan
Octadecyl isocyanate (CAS 112-95-8), a long-chain C18 aliphatic isocyanate, functions as a surface modification agent, lubricant additive, and reactive diluent in polymer formulations. Covered by HTS 2929.10.2700 as an explicitly listed isocyanate with nitrogen function, qualifying as a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29.
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
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• Low melting point requires heated transport documentation; 2
• Provide flash point and autoignition data for hazmat declarations; 3
• Confirm chain length via GC-MS to match exact specification