WCO classification path

  1. Chapter28Inorganic chemicals
  2. Heading2815Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium
  3. Subheading281512In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
  4. National281512000In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

281512000

"In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)"

HS code 281512000 (Chapter 28 "Inorganic chemicals"; Heading 2815 "Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium"; Subheading 281512 "In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)". Japan customs apply General rate of 6.4%, WTO rate 5.3%. Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below. 21 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

ClassificationRate
一般税率
General rate
6.4%
WTO 税率
WTO rate
5.3%
GSP 特惠税率
GSP rate
Free

FTA Preferential Rates

21 agreements available · certificate of origin required

AgreementRate
SingaporeFree
MexicoFree
MalaysiaFree
ChileFree
ThailandFree
IndonesiaFree
BruneiFree
ASEANFree
PhilippinesFree
SwitzerlandFree
VietnamFree
IndiaFree
PeruFree
AustraliaFree
MongoliaFree
CPTPPFree
EUFree
UKFree
RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZFree
RCEP_ChinaFree
RCEP_KoreaFree

Compliance & Controls

1 import regulation, restriction, or permit requirement

毒物及び劇物取締法

Poisonous and Deleterious Substance Control Law

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Agency: Evaluation and Licensing Division, Pharmaceutical Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfareRegulated

HS-6 prefix 2815.12 across other jurisdictions

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