Methyl Chloride Agrochemical Intermediate

Chloromethane is reacted with alcohols to produce methyl esters used in herbicide and insecticide synthesis. This agrochem grade meets HTS 2903.11.0010 as pure chloromethane, the saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Supplied in ISO tank containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.93.15.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If complete herbicide formulation

Finished pesticides classify in Chapter 38, not chemical intermediates.

2905.19.90Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If corresponding alcohol product

Methylation products (alcohols, ethers) classify under 2905.

2909.19Lower: 15.5% vs 40.5%

If ether derivative

Ethers of acyclic alcohols fall in heading 2909.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include EPA pesticide production registration and inert ingredient listing

Declare downstream pesticide HTS (3808) for complete chemical import profile

Use refrigerated transport (< -10°C) to prevent polymerization

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Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride) 99% Purity

Chloromethane, also known as methyl chloride, is a colorless, flammable gas used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of silicone polymers and agricultural chemicals. This 99% purity grade falls under HTS 2903.11.0010 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically chloromethane. It is supplied in pressurized cylinders for industrial use.

Methyl Chloride Refrigerant Grade R-40

Methyl chloride R-40 is a historical refrigerant gas, still used in specialty low-temperature applications and as a methylating agent. Classified under HTS 2903.11.0010 as pure chloromethane, a halogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Supplied in 50 lb cylinders with refrigerant-grade purity.

Chloromethane Anhydrous Industrial Grade

Anhydrous chloromethane is used in the production of methyl cellulose, quaternary ammonium compounds, and as a solvent in organic synthesis. This industrial grade meets HTS 2903.11.0010 specifications as chemically defined chloromethane without water impurities. Typically shipped in ton cylinders.

Methyl Chloride Pharmaceutical Grade USP

USP-grade methyl chloride meets pharmaceutical standards for use in sterile alkylation reactions and as a propellant in metered-dose inhalers. Falls under HTS 2903.11.0010 as chemically pure chloromethane. Supplied in small medical gas cylinders.

Chloromethane Silicone Monomer Precursor

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Electronic Grade Chloromethane 99.999%

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