Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous from Germany
Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) in its anhydrous form is a white to yellowish crystalline solid used primarily as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, such as Friedel-Crafts reactions. It falls under HTS 2827.32.00.00 as a chemically defined chloride of aluminum, distinct from its hydrated forms or other metal chlorides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates to confirm anhydrous status and avoid misclassification as hydrated forms; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption during transit; comply with EPA regulations for hazardous material shipping