Industrial Degreaser with Methyl Chloroform from Japan
A solvent mixture containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane used for degreasing metal parts in manufacturing. It falls under HTS 3827.14.00.00 because it is a mixture containing this specific halogenated derivative of ethane, not elsewhere specified. Primarily employed in precision cleaning applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify exact composition via lab analysis to confirm methyl chloroform content for proper HTS classification
• Obtain EPA approvals and TSCA certifications due to ozone-depleting substance regulations
• Avoid misclassification as general solvents (3824) by documenting specific halogenated components