Stabilized Carbon Tetrachloride for Organic Synthesis

Carbon tetrachloride with added ethanol stabilizer (<0.5%) for safe transport and storage in chemical manufacturing. Classified in HTS 2903.14.00.00 per chapter note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation. Pure CCl4 molecule qualifies as chemically defined saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+35.0%37.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%+10.0%12.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

2903.11.00Higher: 40.5% vs 37.3%

If chloroform (CHCl3) misidentified

Different chemical structure - trichloromethane vs tetrachloromethane.

3813.00.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.3%

If formulated as fire extinguisher charge

Fire-extinguishing compositions specifically excluded from chapter 29.

3824Lower: 15% vs 37.3%

If retail cleaning solvent preparation

Retail cleaning preparations containing CCl4 go to chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare stabilizer type/concentration; ethanol-stabilized common but verify <1% limit

Commercial invoice must specify 'for organic synthesis use only' to avoid pesticide classification

Temperature-controlled shipping required (below 40°C) to maintain stability