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Ethylene Dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane) from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

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