1,1,2-Trichloroethane from Mexico
1,1,2-Trichloroethane (CH2ClCHCl2) is a saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon with chlorine atoms distributed across both carbons of the ethane chain. It qualifies for HTS 2903.19.60 as it is not a specifically enumerated derivative. Used as a chemical intermediate and solvent in organic synthesis.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming chemical identity and impurity levels under 1%
• Obtain TSCA import certification; note carcinogenic classification requiring special handling
• Avoid bulk imports exceeding 100 kg without EPA notification to prevent regulatory delays