Caprolactam Modified with Aromatic Groups from China
Aromatic-modified caprolactam serves as an intermediate for nylon-6 production with enhanced properties. It qualifies for HTS 2933.79.08.00 as an other aromatic lactam under U.S. note 3, featuring nitrogen hetero-atom in heterocyclic ring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit monomer content analysis; ensure no polymerization has occurred pre-import
• Label with full chemical name and impurities list per chapter note requirements
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on caprolactam derivatives from specific countries