Carbonyl Chloride (Phosgene) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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