Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) 99.5% Purity from Canada
Chloroethane, also known as ethyl chloride, is a colorless, flammable gas or liquid at room temperature, classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. This high-purity grade (99.5%) is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of tetraethyllead and ethylcellulose.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper UN 1037 labeling for chloroethane as a flammable gas
• Verify purity certificates to confirm classification under 2903.11.0020 rather than mixtures
• Comply with TSCA import requirements and pre-notify EPA for new chemical substances