2933.79.40.00/12-Aminododecanoic Acid Lactam/Germany

12-Aminododecanoic Acid Lactam from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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