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Ethylene Dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane)

Pure ethylene dichloride (ISO), a colorless liquid with the formula ClCH2CH2Cl, classified under HTS 2903.15.00.00 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. Primarily used as an intermediate in vinyl chloride monomer production for PVC manufacturing.

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 carbon tetrachloride content exceeds specification limits

Mixtures containing other chlorinated hydrocarbons classified by principal component under 2903.19

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If imported as formulated solvent mixture with >10% other solvents

Chemical preparations not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 mixtures

2711.14.00Lower: 25% vs 40.5%

If ethyl chloride recovered from ethyl alcohol production

Certain ethyl chloride classified as petroleum gas derivative in Chapter 27

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate (typically 99.5%+ min) as impurities may affect classification or require additional hazardous material declarations

Ensure DOT/UN 1184 hazardous material shipping papers and proper placarding for Class 3 flammable liquids