Bis(2-chloroethyl) Sulfide from Japan
Bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide, known as mustard gas precursor, is a toxic organo-sulfur compound with military history. Strictly controlled under HTS 2930.90.92.51 as other organo-sulfur. Used legitimately in pharmaceutical synthesis under license.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Requires BIS export license and DEA end-user verification
• Triple containment with vapor monitoring mandatory
• Schedule 1 chemical; extensive documentation for legitimate research only