Technical Grade N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NVP) Monomer from Japan
Technical grade NVP monomer contains minor impurities but remains a chemically defined heterocyclic lactam per Chapter 29 note (a). Used in industrial polymerizations for water-soluble resins in inks and coatings. HTS 2933.79.30.00 covers this specific N-vinyl pyrrolidone form.
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 GC-MS purity reports showing NVP as principal component to qualify under Chapter 29 impurity allowance
• Declare exact impurity profile to avoid duties under residual oils (Chapter 27) or other chapters
• Store below 25°C post-import; provide temperature-controlled shipping records to customs