Pharma-Grade sec-Butyl Chloride

Low-impurity sec-Butyl chloride meeting USP/EP residual solvent limits for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Classified HTS 2903.19.30.00 as chemically defined saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Used in synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.99.79Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If further reacted into heterocyclic intermediate

Chapter notes exclude heterocyclic derivatives from acyclic hydrocarbon headings.

2903.19Same rate: 35%

If non-pharma technical grade without purity certification

Same chemical but different purity/packaging may fall under residual 'other' category.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-packaged as final dosage form excipient

Medicaments containing this compound classified by therapeutic use in Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include DMF or residual solvent analysis per ICH Q3C guidelines

FDA prior notice required; classify as 'drug intermediate' on entry summary

GMP certificate may expedite CBP examination for pharma consignments