Industrial Grade Trichloroethylene
Industrial grade trichloroethylene, a colorless volatile liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon used primarily as a metal degreasing agent. This product is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2903.22.00 as an unsaturated chlorinated derivative.
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 the product is tetrachloroethylene instead of trichloroethylene.
Different chlorinated derivative with its own tariff item.
If the product contains additives that make it a prepared solvent.
Prepared solvents are classified separately from pure chemicals.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled with the correct chemical name and CAS number on commercial invoices
• Verify if the product is subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act regulations for chlorinated solvents
• Consider the need for a workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) label for handling
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.22.00
Bulk Trichloroethylene 99.5% Purity
Bulk trichloroethylene at 99.5% purity, packaged in ISO tanks for large-scale industrial degreasing operations. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound, falling under tariff item 2903.22.00 as an unsaturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.
Distilled Recovery Trichloroethylene
Distilled and recovered trichloroethylene from spent degreasing operations, purified to over 99% for reuse. This product is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2903.22.00 as trichloroethylene.
High Purity Trichloroethylene 99.9%
High purity trichloroethylene at 99.9% purity, stabilized and used in precision metal degreasing and extraction processes in electronics manufacturing. This product is a separate chemically defined compound, falling under tariff item 2903.22.00.
Inhibited Trichloroethylene for Metal Extraction
Inhibited trichloroethylene used in hydrometallurgical extraction of precious metals from ores. The added inhibitors are stabilizers for transport and storage, allowed under Chapter 29 note (f), and the product remains classified under tariff item 2903.22.00.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate Trichloroethylene
High-grade trichloroethylene used as a reaction intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis of fluorinated anesthetics. This product is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2903.22.00 as trichloroethylene.
Stabilized Trichloroethylene for Vapor Degreasing
Stabilized trichloroethylene with added inhibitors to prevent decomposition during vapor degreasing of metal parts in automotive and aerospace applications. The stabilizers are added for preservation and transport, allowed under Chapter 29 note (f), and the product is classified under tariff item 2903.22.00.