2933.79.40.00/12-Aminododecanoic Acid Lactam/Japan

12-Aminododecanoic Acid Lactam from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

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

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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