Methanesulfonyl Chloride from Japan
Methanesulfonyl chloride (MsCl) is a colorless liquid organo-sulfur compound used as a reagent in organic synthesis for converting alcohols to mesylates. It falls under HTS 2930.90.92.51 as an organo-sulfur compound containing sulfur directly linked to carbon, classified as 'other' within heading 2930. This compound is essential for sulfonation reactions in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production.
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
• Ensure COA verifies purity >99% as impurities may affect classification or trigger REACH compliance
• Provide safety data sheets for corrosive handling; common pitfall is inadequate HazMat labeling
• Verify stabilizer content doesn't exceed note 2(f) limits to avoid reclassification