Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) USP Grade
Chloroethane (ethyl chloride) USP grade, a volatile liquid used as a topical anesthetic and refrigerant. It is a chemically defined saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically named in tariff item 2903.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in measured doses or packings for retail sale for medical use
Section VI Note 2 directs goods put up for retail sale to heading 30.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale for medical use, as it may then fall under heading 30.04
• Include a certificate of analysis to prove USP grade and purity
• Check if a Drug Establishment Licence is required from Health Canada for medical-grade imports
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.11.00
Anhydrous Ethyl Chloride -20°C Liquefied
Anhydrous chloroethane liquefied at -20°C for industrial applications, classified as pure ethyl chloride under tariff item 2903.11.00. This form facilitates handling in chemical manufacturing processes requiring liquid-phase reactions.
Chloroethane 99.8% Stabilized with Ethanol
Chloroethane stabilized with less than 0.5% ethanol for safe transport and preservation. The stabilizer is permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(f) as it is necessary for preservation or transport and does not render the product suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified as chloroethane.
Chloroethane 99.9% Semiconductor Grade
Ultra-high purity (99.9%) chloroethane for semiconductor manufacturing processes, classified under tariff item 2903.11.00. Used in vapor deposition and etching processes requiring electronically pure chemicals.
Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) 99.5% Purity
Chloroethane (ethyl chloride) at 99.5% purity, a colorless flammable gas or liquid at room temperature, classified under tariff item 2903.11.00 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.
Chloroethane for Ethylcellulose Production
High-purity chloroethane specifically for ethylcellulose manufacturing, classified under tariff item 2903.11.00 as chemically defined ethyl chloride. Used in the chemical reaction with cellulose to produce this important industrial polymer.
Chloroethane Industrial Refrigerant Grade
Refrigerant-grade chloroethane used in low-temperature industrial refrigeration systems, classified as pure ethyl chloride under tariff item 2903.11.00. This grade meets specific purity requirements for cryogenic applications.