Hexachloroethane 98% Technical Grade from Mexico
Technical grade hexachloroethane at 98% purity is a saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon explicitly covered by HTS 2903.19.10.00, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for chemically defined compounds with impurities. Used primarily in aluminum and steel degassing processes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include assay certificates showing >95% purity to qualify under chemically defined compound provisions
• Declare intended industrial use to avoid reclassification as pesticide active ingredient
• Monitor REACH/CLP regulations for EU transshipments requiring additional safety data