Industrial Grade Trichloroethylene
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a colorless, volatile liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon used primarily as a degreasing agent for metals in industrial cleaning processes. It falls under HTS 2903.22.00.00 as an unsaturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically trichloroethylene, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as a cleaning mixture with additives
Mixtures containing trichloroethylene as a component for specific cleaning uses fall under Chapter 38 for chemical preparations, not pure compounds.
If sold as an organic solvent composite for industrial use
Blended solvent preparations including TCE are classified in heading 3814 rather than as individual organic compounds of Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain TSCA certification and comply with EPA regulations on TCE due to toxicity restrictions; use UN-approved containers for hazardous material transport; verify purity levels (>99%) to avoid reclassification
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High Purity Trichloroethylene 99.9%
High purity trichloroethylene (99.9% TCE) is a stabilized, chemically defined compound used in precision metal degreasing and extraction processes in electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2903.22.00.00 as it is a pure unsaturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative per Chapter 29 notes.
Stabilized Trichloroethylene for Vapor Degreasing
Stabilized trichloroethylene with added inhibitors prevents decomposition during vapor degreasing of metal parts in automotive and aerospace applications. It qualifies for HTS 2903.22.00.00 under Chapter 29 note (f) as a chemically defined compound with necessary stabilizers for transport and preservation.
Technical Grade Trichloroethylene
Technical grade trichloroethylene is a chlorinated solvent used for paint stripping and adhesive removal in manufacturing. It is classified under HTS 2903.22.00.00 as a separate, chemically defined unsaturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons.
Trichloroethylene with Antioxidant Stabilizer
Trichloroethylene stabilized with antioxidants for safe storage and transport in chemical extraction processes like caffeine removal from coffee. Falls under HTS 2903.22.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) for products with added stabilizers necessary for preservation.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate Trichloroethylene
High-grade trichloroethylene used as a reaction intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis of fluorinated anesthetics. Classified in HTS 2903.22.00.00 as a pure, chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 scope.
Trichloroethylene for Dry Cleaning Grade
Dry cleaning grade trichloroethylene, historically used in garment cleaning machines, is a volatile chlorinated solvent. It is specifically covered by HTS 2903.22.00.00 as trichloroethylene, an unsaturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon.