Carbon Tetrachloride Based Metal Degreaser from Japan
Industrial cleaning mixture containing carbon tetrachloride used for degreasing metal parts in manufacturing. Classified under HTS 3827.13.00.00 because it is a mixture of halogenated derivatives including carbon tetrachloride (a methane derivative). Not purely a single chemical but formulated for specific cleaning applications.
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
• Verify EPA approval under Montreal Protocol for ozone-depleting substances like carbon tetrachloride
• Provide TSCA certification and SDS showing exact composition to avoid reclassification