Thionyl Chloride (SOCl2)

Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) is a pale yellow liquid chlorinating agent for pharmaceuticals, HTS 2812.19.00.90 as other chloride oxides of nonmetals (sulfur). Excluded from organo-inorganic per Chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2812.12.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 28.7%

If specific sulfur chloride subheading applies

Statistical breakout for thionyl under chlorides.

2931.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 28.7%

If when part of organo-phosphorus production

Intermediates for toxaphene-like compounds shift to 2931.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Stabilize with 0.5% impurities; ship <30°C to prevent decomposition

UN 1836 labeling; declare SO2 emission risks

Batch COA for <100ppm HCl content

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Phosgene Gas (Carbonyl Chloride)

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.

Carbonyl Sulfide (COS)

Carbonyl sulfide is a colorless, poisonous gas (CO S) considered a halide oxide analog in certain classifications but fits 'other' under chlorides/chloride oxides of nonmetals in HTS 2812.19.00.90 per Chapter 28 notes allowing carbon oxysulfide. It serves as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing and pesticide production.

Thiophosgene (Carbonyl Sulfide Dichloride)

Thiophosgene (CSCl2) is a red liquid reagent used in organic synthesis, classified as a chloride of nonmetal (thiocarbonyl chloride) under HTS 2812.19.00.90 'other'. It meets chemically defined criteria in Chapter 28 for halide oxides/halides of nonmetals like carbon.

Phosphorus Oxychloride (POCl3)

Phosphorus oxychloride is a colorless liquid (POCl3) used in pesticide and flame retardant production, fitting 'other' chlorides and chloride oxides of nonmetals in HTS 2812.19.00.90. It qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.

Phosphorus Trichloride (PCl3)

Phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) is a fuming, colorless liquid essential for organophosphorus compounds, classified in HTS 2812.19.00.90 as 'other' chlorides of nonmetals. It adheres to Chapter 28 definitions excluding organo-inorganic compounds.

Arsenic Trichloride (AsCl3)

Arsenic trichloride is a toxic, oily liquid (AsCl3) used in wood preservation and glass production, under HTS 2812.19.00.90 as other nonmetal chlorides. Chemically defined inorganic compound per Chapter 28 notes.