Proxel GXL Preservative (20% BIT in Propylene Glycol) from Japan
Proxel GXL contains 20% 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one as the active biocide ingredient dissolved in propylene glycol, classified under HTS 2934.99.09.00 when the BIT content qualifies as principal component per Chapter Note 2. This commercial formulation prevents microbial growth in water-based products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit quantitative analysis proving BIT constitutes >50% by weight of active ingredients for Chapter 29 classification
• Include TSCA certification for chemical import notification to EPA
• Verify container labeling meets DOT corrosive liquid requirements