Pentachloroethane from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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