Nylon-12 Monomer Laurolactam from China
High-purity laurolactam specifically marketed as the monomer for nylon-12 polymer production, a 12-carbon lactam ring compound. Falls precisely under HTS 2933.79.40.00 as 12-aminododecanoic acid lactam, distinct from other lactams. Used in 3D printing filaments and engineering plastics.
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
• Label shipments clearly as '12-Aminododecanoic acid lactam' to match exact subheading; generic 'lactam' risks audit
• Comply with DOT/ADR transport regulations for solid organic compounds; obtain import permit if destined for chemical plants