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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+35.0%39.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 39.2%

If blended with other solvents for degreasing

Composite organic solvents including TCE are reclassified to heading 3814 as industrial preparations, not pure Chapter 29 compounds.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing stabilizer type and concentration; comply with OSHA permissible exposure limits for worker safety; avoid bulk packaging over 55-gallon drums without stabilization proof

Related Products under HTS 2903.22.00.00

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.

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.

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.