α-Chloro-3-methyltoluene
α-Chloro-3-methyltoluene, also known as 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene, is a benzyl chloride derivative with a meta-methyl substitution. It is a halogenated derivative of an aromatic hydrocarbon, qualifying as a separate chemically defined compound under tariff item 2903.99.00.
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 |
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1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane
1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane is a chlorinated diaryl ethane compound used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under 2903.99.00 for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons.
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene is a halogenated derivative of benzene with three chlorine atoms, used in specialty chemical synthesis. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it is classifiable under 2903.99.00 as a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Technical Grade
Technical grade 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene is a halogenated derivative of benzene used in dyestuff and pesticide production. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with minor impurities, classifiable under 2903.99.00 as a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene is a symmetrical trichlorinated benzene derivative used in herbicide and dye production. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under 2903.99.00 for halogenated derivatives 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 a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons.
2-Chloro-5-bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene with Stabilizer
This stabilized formulation of 2-Chloro-5-bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene includes an antioxidant added for transport safety. Per Chapter 29 Note 1(f), the addition of a stabilizer necessary for preservation or transport does not alter classification, so it remains a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons under 2903.99.00.