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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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