1,1,1-Trichloroethane High Purity Solvent

High purity methylchloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) is a stabilized chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent used in precision cleaning for electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2903.19.60.10 due to its chemical definition as a halogenated derivative of methane, fitting Chapter 29 scope for separate organic compounds.

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.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 40.5%

If contains more than 50% by weight other solvents

Organic composite solvents with significant methylchloroform content are classified in 3814 based on mixture composition, not the principal compound.

2903.29.00.00Same rate: 40.5%

If unsaturated chlorinated derivative instead of saturated

Presence of double bonds changes classification from saturated acyclic (2903.19) to unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbons (2903.29).

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If prepared as a degreasing compound for metal surfaces

Formulated degreasing preparations containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane shift to Chapter 38 as industrial chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide stabilization agent details (e.g

pentene inhibitor) in import docs as allowed under Chapter 29 note (f) without changing classification

Confirm product meets 'chemically defined' criteria with GC-MS analysis to prevent reclassification as a mixture

Check for phase-out restrictions under Montreal Protocol; some countries ban imports of ozone-depleting substances like methylchloroform