Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) 99.5% Purity from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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