WCO classification path

  1. Chapter28Inorganic chemicals
  2. Heading2815Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium
  3. Subheading281520Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
  4. National281520000Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

281520000

"Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)"

HS code 281520000 (Chapter 28 "Inorganic chemicals"; Heading 2815 "Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium"; Subheading 281520 "Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)". Japan customs apply General rate of 4.6%, WTO rate 3.9%. 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
4.6%
WTO 税率
WTO rate
3.9%
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_China2.1%
RCEP_Korea2.1%

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

Global Benchmark

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HS-6 prefix 2815.20 across other jurisdictions

US
United States
Free
IN
India
7.5
ID
Indonesia
5.00
MY
Malaysia
0%
PH
Philippines
—
TH
Thailand
30.00
VN
Vietnam
5
KR
Korea
8
AU
Australia
Free
BR
Brazil
5.4%
MX
Mexico
Ex.
281520000 · Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) · Japan · Treayo