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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2903.19.10.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If technical grade with >0.5% impurities

Lower purity chloroform classified as other saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If mixed with stabilizers for commercial cleaning

Mixtures containing chloroform as principal component fall under prepared chemical mixtures.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 40.5%

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