Titanium Tetrachloride from Germany
Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) is a colorless liquid used primarily in the production of titanium metal via the Kroll process and as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2827.39.3000 as a chemically defined chloride of titanium. This compound hydrolyzes violently in moist air, producing titanium dioxide and HCl gas.
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
• Ensure containers are approved for corrosive liquids (UN 1838); provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing reactivity with water
• Verify purity certificates to confirm classification as chemically defined titanium chloride, avoiding misclassification as mixtures
• Comply with TSCA import requirements and EPA regulations for hazardous chemical importation