2933.79.85.00/Caprolactam/Japan

Caprolactam from Japan

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 — 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%

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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