12-Aminododecanoic Acid Lactam from China

12-Aminododecanoic acid lactam, also known as ε-caprolactam's higher homolog (laurolactam), is a heterocyclic lactam with a 12-membered nitrogen-containing ring formed from 12-aminododecanoic acid. It falls under HTS 2933.79.40.00 as a specific 'other lactam' in the lactams subheading of heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only. This pure chemical compound is used primarily as a monomer in nylon polymer production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity and identity as 12-aminododecanoic acid lactam to avoid misclassification

Declare CAS number 5200-86-8 on entry documents; ensure proper hazardous material labeling if shipped in bulk

Verify REACH compliance for EU imports and TSCA registration for US; common pitfall is incorrect Chapter 29 subheading