Tetrachloroethylene Bulk Chemical from China
Bulk tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) shipped in ISO tanks for chemical synthesis feedstock, precisely HTS 2903.23.00.00 as an unsaturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Fits chapter notes for pure compounds in transport containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use proper IBC certifications for bulk; TSCA PMN if new use
• Avoid drum venting issues causing spills at ports