BASF Caprolactam UltraPure Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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