Thionyl Chloride from Germany
Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) is a colorless liquid used as a chlorinating and dehydrating agent in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 2812.90.00.90 as a halide oxide of nonmetals, specifically a chloride oxide of sulfur, distinct from pure halides like hydrogen chloride. This classification applies to chemically defined inorganic compounds of nonmetals in this category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliant with OSHA and EPA for hazardous material declaration
• Ensure proper UN packaging and labeling as a corrosive substance (UN1836) to avoid customs delays
• Confirm no organo-inorganic impurities, as those shift to Chapter 29; include lab analysis certificates