Pentachloroethane from China
Pentachloroethane (C2HCl5) is a highly chlorinated saturated derivative of ethane containing five chlorine atoms. Falls under HTS 2903.19.60 as 'other' saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons. Used as a refrigerant intermediate and in specialty solvent applications.
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 GC-MS analysis confirming isomer purity to distinguish from tetrachloroethane isomers
• Comply with Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) import licensing requirements
• Use UN 1669 packaging specifications for Poison-Inhalation Hazard Zone B shipments