Hexachloroethane (C2Cl6) from China
Hexachloroethane is a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically a fully chlorinated ethane compound falling under HTS 2903.19.10.00 due to its chemical structure as C2Cl6. It is commonly used in pyrotechnics, degassing metals, and as a chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and SDS to verify it meets Chapter 29 criteria as a separate chemically defined compound
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations (UN 3077) for environmental and transport regulations
• Avoid misclassification as pesticide formulations which fall under Chapter 38