Phosgene Gas (Carbonyl Chloride) from Mexico
Phosgene is a colorless, highly toxic gas with the chemical formula COCl2, classified as a chloride oxide of carbon (halide oxide of nonmetal) under HTS 2812.19.00.90 as it falls under 'other' chlorides and chloride oxides of nonmetals. It is primarily used in industrial chemical synthesis for producing polycarbonates and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA approvals and ensure compliance with Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for hazardous chemical imports
• Provide detailed safety data sheets (SDS) and UN-approved packaging for transport; common pitfall is inadequate hazmat labeling
• Verify purity certificates to confirm chemical definition per Chapter 28 notes