Carbon Tetrachloride from Germany
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 — 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
• 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