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Carbon Tetrachloride

Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a saturated chlorinated derivative of the acyclic hydrocarbon methane, with four chlorine atoms replacing hydrogen. It falls under HTS 2903.19.60.50 as a halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons, specifically a saturated chlorinated acyclic compound not elsewhere specified. Primarily used as a solvent and chemical intermediate.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If blended with other chemicals for specific industrial use

Mixtures of chemicals not purely organic compounds fall under Chapter 38 prepared binders.

2903.19.10.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If specifically enumerated like 1,1,1-trichloroethane

Principal chlorinated solvents have dedicated subheadings earlier in 2903.19.

2903.29.00.00Same rate: 40.5%

If containing brominated derivatives

Brominated saturated acyclic hydrocarbons classified under 2903.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify REACH/ TSCA compliance and obtain EPA registration for solvent use

Include detailed purity certificates and SDS documentation

Avoid misclassification as refrigerant; confirm non-CFC status

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