Caprolactam Modified with Aromatic Groups from Germany
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 — 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
• 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