Phenyl Isothiocyanate from Japan

Phenyl isothiocyanate (C6H5NCS) contains a phenyl group attached to an isothiocyanate (-N=C=S) functionality, qualifying as an aromatic organo-sulfur compound. It imports under HTS 2930.90.2900 as 'Other' aromatic not specified elsewhere. Primarily used in analytical chemistry for derivatizing amines in HPLC.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include end-use statement specifying analytical reagent use to prevent reclassification as Chapter 38 laboratory reagents

Provide toxicity data; highly lachrymatory and requires specific UN 2670 shipping classification

Confirm >98% purity to qualify as chemically defined compound per chapter note (a)