Oxalyl Chloride from China
Oxalyl chloride ((COCl)2) is a colorless liquid used as a chlorinating and dehydrating agent, classified in HTS 2812.19.00 as a chloride of nonmetals. Its structure features carbon-chlorine bonds meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic acid chlorides.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer's assay certificate showing minimum 98% purity to maintain chemically defined status
• Use DOT-approved cylinders (UN 2927) with corrosive and toxic labels
• Watch for misclassification as organic acid derivatives which would move to Chapter 29