Arsenic Trichloride from Mexico
Arsenic trichloride (AsCl3) is a colorless oily liquid used in organic synthesis and wood preservation. Classified in HTS 2812.90.00.90 as a halide of arsenic (nonmetal/metalloid). Meets inorganic chemically defined criteria excluding organo-compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• EPA hazardous substance list; file NOT under TSCA for >10kg imports
• UN1759 packaging; stabilizer often required to prevent decomposition
• Lab vs industrial quantities affect documentation thresholds