Chloroform Pharmaceutical Intermediate from Japan
Purified chloroform blend serving as reaction solvent and intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis of antibiotics and vitamins. HTS 3824.99.5000 applies to this solely chlorinated hydrocarbon preparation from chemical industries. Ethanol-stabilized for safety and stability.
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
• Provide GMP certificates and declare non-narcotic status to bypass DEA scheduling
• Confirm ethanol stabilizer content under 0.5% to maintain mixture status
• Ship as UN1888 toxic inhalation hazard with respiratory protection advisories