Epsilon-Caprolactam Technical Grade from Japan
Technical grade epsilon-caprolactam contains 95-99% purity with stabilizers, used in industrial nylon production. Falls under HTS 2933.79.85.00 as other lactams per chapter notes allowing stabilizers for preservation/transport. Remains classified as chemically defined compound despite minor impurities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit assay reports showing lactam content >90% to qualify under chemically defined compound provisions
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets detailing stabilizer composition to meet note (f) preservation criteria
• Prevent reclassification to Chapter 38 by documenting stabilizers serve only transport/preservation, not specific end-use