2933.79.20.00/N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)/Japan

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) from Japan

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is a versatile polar aprotic solvent classified as a lactam under HTS 2933.79.20.00 due to its five-membered heterocyclic ring containing a nitrogen hetero-atom and amide functionality. It is widely used in industrial applications like paint stripping, polymer processing, and electronics manufacturing.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify purity as a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29

• Comply with TSCA regulations and ensure proper hazardous material labeling for transport as a flammable liquid

• Avoid misclassification as a mixture; confirm it's not diluted beyond Chapter 29 note (e) limits to prevent reclassification