ε-Caprolactam Flakes from Germany
Pure ε-Caprolactam in flake form, a cyclic amide classified as a lactam under HTS 2933.71.00.00 due to its six-membered heterocyclic ring containing a single nitrogen hetero-atom. Primarily used as the monomer for producing nylon 6 polymers in the textile and plastics industries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming 99+% purity and absence of impurities to meet Chapter 29 chemically defined compound requirements
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging for Corrosive Solid (UN 1789) with hazard labels and emergency response information
• Verify REACH compliance if transshipping through Europe; include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in shipment documentation