Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) USP Grade from China
Chloroethane, or ethyl chloride, is a volatile liquid used as a topical anesthetic and refrigerant in medical applications. Classified under HTS 2903.11.00 as it is specifically named as chloroethane, a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. Supplied in amber glass bottles for pharmaceutical use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide FDA compliance documentation for USP grade pharmaceuticals and ensure proper cold chain if required
• Label as hazardous material (UN1027) with correct DOT/ADR shipping declarations
• Avoid classification issues by confirming no medicinal excipients that could shift to Chapter 30