Phosgene Gas Cylinder from China
A pressurized steel cylinder containing carbonyl dichloride (phosgene) gas, used primarily as an intermediate in organic chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2812.11.00.00 as a halide oxide of carbon, specifically phosgene, which is a chloride oxide of nonmetals. This classification applies to the pure chemical compound in gaseous or liquefied form.
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
• Obtain EPA approvals and TSCA pre-manufacture notices due to phosgene's toxicity and regulation as a hazardous substance
• Ensure DOT-compliant packaging and labeling for transport of compressed toxic gases to avoid customs delays
• Verify end-use declarations to prevent misclassification as a pesticide intermediate under Chapter 38