Liquefied Phosgene in Ton Container from China

A one-ton steel container filled with liquefied phosgene (carbonyl dichloride) for bulk industrial delivery. Classified under HTS 2812.11.00.00 because it is the chemically defined compound phosgene, a chloride oxide of carbon, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for nonmetal halide oxides.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and UN number 1076 documentation for hazardous material clearance

Comply with IMDG Code for maritime shipments of liquefied toxic gases to ensure port acceptance

Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete toxicity risk assessments that trigger FDA or additional agency reviews