Methyl Chloride Agrochemical Intermediate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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