Benzyl Chloride (α-Chlorotoluene)
Benzyl chloride (α-chlorotoluene) is a colorless liquid used as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plasticizers. It is a chemically defined halogenated derivative of toluene, with a chlorine atom replacing a hydrogen on the benzylic carbon, which places it in the halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is specifically chlorinated as a derivative of toluene with additional substitutions
Heading 2903.91 covers chlorinated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, which may be more specific depending on the exact structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a separate chemically defined compound; impurities are allowed if they do not alter its identity
• Verify the solvent or stabilizer, if any, is solely for safety or transport, as per Chapter 29 note 1
• Keep a technical data sheet or certificate of analysis to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.99.00
1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane
1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane is a chlorinated diaryl ethane compound, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is classified under tariff item 2903.99.00 as an 'Other' halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene is a halogenated derivative of benzene with three chlorine atoms, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is classified under tariff item 2903.99.00 as an 'Other' halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.
1,2,4-Tribromo-2-phenylpropane (Tribromocumene)
1,2,4-Tribromo-2-phenylpropane, also known as tribromocumene, is a brominated aromatic compound with three bromine atoms on a cumene structure. It is a chemically defined halogenated derivative of an aromatic hydrocarbon, used as a reactive intermediate in producing brominated flame retardants.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Technical Grade
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene technical grade is a halogenated derivative of benzene, used in dyestuff and pesticide synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2903.99.00 as 'Other'.
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene is a symmetrical trichlorinated benzene derivative, used in herbicide and dye production. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2903.99.00 as an 'Other' halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.
2-Chloro-5-bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene
2-Chloro-5-bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene is a polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbon, with chlorine, bromine, and a trifluoromethyl group on a toluene backbone. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under tariff item 2903.99.00 as an 'Other' halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.