Stabilized Carbon Tetrachloride for Organic Synthesis from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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