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%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
• 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