Epichlorohydrin (Pure) from Japan
Epichlorohydrin is a three-membered epoxide ring with oxygen hetero-atom and chloromethyl group, precursor for epoxy resins. Despite epoxide note exclusion, classified 2932.99.90 as halogenated oxygen heterocycle. Chapter notes distinguish from simple epoxides.
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
• TSCA inventory listed; provide PMN if new use, existing chemical verification
• Epoxide oxygen content verified by titration; distinguishes from glycidol isomers
• UN1192 hazmat; proper class 6.1 packaging essential