Carbon Tetrachloride from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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