Stabilized Carbon Tetrachloride for Organic Synthesis from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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