Caprolactam Modified with Aromatic Groups from Japan
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 — 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
• 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