Distilled Epichlorohydrin 99.9% Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Ultra-high purity distilled epichlorohydrin (99.9%) used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for glycidyl ether synthesis. This chemically defined halogenated epoxide with a three-membered ring falls under tariff item 2910.30.00, regardless of its intended pharmaceutical end use.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not specifically epichlorohydrin but another epoxide
Other epoxides, epoxide alcohols, epoxide phenols, and epoxide ethers fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is properly identified as 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane on the commercial invoice
• Verify that the purity meets the declared specification, as CBSA may request laboratory analysis
• Consider obtaining a binding tariff classification ruling from the CBSA to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 2910.30.00
Epichlorohydrin 99.5% Technical Grade
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Epichlorohydrin ACS Reagent Grade
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Epichlorohydrin Bulk Tanker Grade 99.0%
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Epichlorohydrin for Glycidyl Ether Synthesis
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Epichlorohydrin Inhibited with Propylene Oxide
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