Carbon Tetrachloride from China
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a saturated chlorinated derivative of the acyclic hydrocarbon methane, with all four hydrogen atoms replaced by chlorine. It falls under HTS 2903.19.60 as a halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons that is neither chloroform nor specified dichloromethane derivatives. This colorless, non-flammable liquid was historically used as a solvent and in fire extinguishers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (56-23-5) documentation to verify classification under Chapter 29
• Comply with EPA import regulations and TSCA pre-notice requirements due to toxicity restrictions
• Ensure proper UN packaging (Class 6.1 poison) and avoid common misclassification as Chapter 28 inorganic compounds