Industrial 2-Pyrrolidone with Stabilizer from Japan
2-Pyrrolidone containing added stabilizers for transport and preservation remains classified under HTS 2933.79.20.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). The stabilizer doesn't render it suitable for specific use beyond general chemical applications.
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
• Document stabilizer composition and concentration to prove compliance with Chapter 29 note (f) limitations
• Include stability test data showing necessity for preservation during transport
• Customs may test for prohibited impurities; maintain batch records for 5 years