Phosgene Gas (Carbonyl Chloride) from Germany
Phosgene is a colorless, highly toxic gas with the chemical formula COCl2, classified as a chloride oxide of carbon under HTS 2812.19.00 due to its structure containing both carbon-oxygen and carbon-chlorine bonds. It is primarily used in industrial chemical synthesis for producing polycarbonates and polyurethane precursors.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
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
• Obtain EPA approvals and TSCA registration prior to import due to phosgene's extreme toxicity and classification as a hazardous substance
• Ensure shipping containers meet UN specifications for toxic gases (e.g
• DOT 2P or 2Q) with proper placarding and emergency response plans
• Verify end-use declarations to avoid reclassification under chemical weapons conventions or anti-dumping duties