Chloroform Stabilized with Amylene from Canada
Technical chloroform (trichloromethane) stabilized with 0.5-1% amylene to prevent Phosgene formation, used in industrial extractions. Allowed under Chapter 29 note (f) as stabilizer necessary for transport, classified specifically under HTS 2903.13.00.00.
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
• Declare exact stabilizer (amylene/ethanol) percentage; excess shifts to mixtures heading
• Provide peroxide test results; unstabilized chloroform requires special inert gas packaging
• Check country-specific VOC regulations; some require reduced emissions certifications