Tetrahydrofuran Bulk Drum for PTMEG Production from Japan
Bulk THF supplied in 200L drums for polymerization to PTMEG used in elastomers like Lycra. Precisely matches HTS 2932.11.00.00 definition of tetrahydrofuran as unfused hydrogenated furan ring compound. Critical raw material in polyurethane and 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
• Ensure ISO tank or drum certifications for UN2056; pre-register site under TSCA
• Pitfall: Inadequate vapor recovery systems during unloading violate EPA rules