Pentachloroethane from Germany
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 — 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 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