Carbonyl Chloride (Phosgene) from China
Carbonyl chloride, commonly called phosgene (COCl2), is a toxic gas used in polyurethane and isocyanate production. It qualifies as a halide oxide of carbon under HTS 2812.90.00.90 per Chapter 28 note 2(b). Strict handling due to extreme toxicity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Requires DEA/EPA import license; declare as UN1076 poison gas with full risk assessment
• Cylinder imports must have DOT/UN spec markings; no retail packaging allowed
• Purity >99% needed for Chapter 28; admixtures go to 3824