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