Pharmaceutical Grade Chloroform
High-purity chloroform (trichloromethane), a saturated chlorinated derivative of methane, used as a solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing and extractions. It meets USP standards with minimal impurities, falling under HTS 2903.13.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technical grade with >0.5% impurities
Lower purity chloroform classified as other saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons.
If mixed with stabilizers for commercial cleaning
Mixtures containing chloroform as principal component fall under prepared chemical mixtures.
If imported as organic composite solvent blend
Retail-ready solvent mixtures with chloroform classified as organic composites.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying USP/EP grade purity >99.8% to avoid misclassification
• Include SDS and ensure proper hazmat labeling (UN 1888) for DOT/IMDG compliance
• Verify end-use declaration to prevent diversion to refrigerant production under different codes
Related Products under HTS 2903.13.00.00
ACS Reagent Chloroform
American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent grade chloroform, stabilized with ethanol, used in laboratory analytical procedures. As pure trichloromethane (CHCl3), it qualifies under HTS 2903.13.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (a) for chemically defined compounds.
Chloroform Stabilized with Amylene
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.
Spectroscopy Grade Chloroform-d (Deuterated)
Deuterated chloroform (CDCl3), isotopically pure trichloromethane-d for NMR spectroscopy. Though isotopically substituted, classified under parent compound HTS 2903.13.00.00 per Chapter 29 isomer provisions.
Industrial Extraction Grade Chloroform
Bulk technical grade chloroform for pesticide and alkaloid extractions in chemical processing. Pure trichloromethane meeting Chapter 29(a) criteria for chemically defined organic compounds under HTS 2903.13.00.00.
Chloroform for Histology
Histology-grade chloroform used for tissue clearing and deparaffinization in pathology labs. Meets Chapter 29 standards as pure trichloromethane, classified under HTS 2903.13.00.00.