2933.79.85.00/Caprolactam/Germany

Caprolactam from Germany

Caprolactam is a cyclic amide (lactam) with a six-membered ring containing a nitrogen hetero-atom, used primarily as a monomer in the production of nylon 6 polymer. It falls under HTS 2933.79.85.00 as a lactam that is neither specifically named in prior subheadings nor a beta-lactam antibiotic structure. This chemically defined heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atom only meets Chapter 29 requirements for classification.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate

9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and CAS number (105-60-2) documentation to verify classification as a lactam

• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling per GHS standards for skin irritants and reproductive toxins

• Verify REACH compliance if transshipping through EU; common misclassification as simple amide rather than lactam