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

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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