Trichloromethylbenzene from Germany
Trichloromethylbenzene, also known as benzotrichloride, features a trichloromethyl group (CCl3) attached to a benzene ring. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound of Chapter 29, used as a key intermediate for benzoyl chloride and other chemical syntheses. Under tariff item 2903.89.00, it is classified as an 'other' halogenated derivative of cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons, as the heading covers halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is benzotrichloride and not benzyl chloride or benzal chloride, which have different classifications
• Provide a certificate of analysis to support the tariff classification
• Verify if the product is listed under Canada's Domestic Substances List