Trichloroethylene for Dry Cleaning Grade
Dry cleaning grade trichloroethylene, historically used in garment cleaning machines, is a volatile chlorinated solvent. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and its grade does not affect its classification.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is contaminated with tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene is a distinct chemical compound under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not mixed with other solvents or additives that would change its classification
• Provide a safety data sheet and ensure proper labeling for hazardous materials
• Check if any Canadian environmental regulations apply to dry cleaning solvents
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, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and is not dissolved in any solvent that would alter its general use.
Distilled Recovery Trichloroethylene
Distilled and recovered trichloroethylene from spent degreasing operations, purified to greater than 99% purity for reuse. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and its recovery process does not change its classification.
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 organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), with added stabilizers permitted under Note 1(f).
Industrial Grade Trichloroethylene
Industrial grade trichloroethylene, a colorless, volatile liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon used primarily as a degreasing agent for metals in industrial cleaning processes. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and its industrial grade does not affect its classification.
Inhibited Trichloroethylene for Metal Extraction
Inhibited trichloroethylene used in hydrometallurgical extraction of precious metals from ores. The product contains stabilizers added for transport and safety, permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(f), and remains classified as trichloroethylene.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate Trichloroethylene
High-grade trichloroethylene used as a reaction intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis of fluorinated anesthetics. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and its pharmaceutical use does not affect its classification.