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BASF Caprolactam UltraPure Grade from China

BASF-brand ultra-high purity ε-Caprolactam (>99.9%) for premium nylon 6 fiber production. Classified as 6-Hexanelactam under HTS 2933.71.00.00 due to its pure heterocyclic lactam chemical identity. Used in high-performance engineering plastics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Brand-specific COA required; verify supplier matches declaration to avoid valuation disputes

• Segregate from other amines during storage/shipping to prevent cross-contamination affecting purity specs

• EU REACH authorization may be needed for certain uses; include downstream user statements