Caprolactam with Anti-Caking Agent from Japan
Caprolactam powder treated with silicon dioxide anti-caking agent for bulk handling and transport. Permitted under HTS 2933.79.85.00 per chapter note (g) for identification/safety additives not rendering specific use suitability. Maintains principal lactam classification.
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
• Quantify anti-caking agent <2% w/w with particle size analysis to meet 'added for safety' criteria
• Include flowability test data proving necessity for transport vs retail packaging
• Avoid Chapter 38 mixture classification by maintaining lactam as predominant identified compound