Tetrachloroethylene Industrial Solvent
Pure tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), a chlorinated unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a non-flammable solvent in industrial degreasing applications. It falls under HTS 2903.23.00.00 as a specific halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons meeting the chapter's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds. Typically supplied in bulk drums for manufacturing and metal cleaning processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other solvents for retail cleaning kits
Mixtures of organic solvents not purely chemically defined fall under heading 3824 for chemical preparations, later in numerical order.
If formulated as organic composite solvent for industrial use
When prepared as a composite solvent rather than pure compound, it shifts to heading 3814 for organic composite solvents and cleaners.
If containing stabilizers exceeding chapter note g limits
Excess additives for safety or identification may exclude it from pure form under 2903.23, moving to other chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with EPA TSCA regulations for import notification; use UN1897 hazmat labeling for transport
• Verify purity certificates to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is inadequate VOC emission documentation
Related Products under HTS 2903.23.00.00
Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Grade
High-purity tetrachloroethylene formulated for professional dry cleaning machines, classified as an unsaturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons per HTS 2903.23.00.00. Meets chapter notes for separate chemically defined compounds with minimal stabilizers for transport safety.
Tetrachloroethylene Metal Degreaser
Tetrachloroethylene in technical grade for vapor degreasing of metal parts in automotive and aerospace industries, directly under HTS 2903.23.00.00 as a halogenated unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon. Qualifies per chapter notes as a pure compound possibly with transport stabilizers.
Perchloroethylene Extraction Solvent
Pharmaceutical-grade tetrachloroethylene used as an extraction solvent in chemical labs and oil recovery, classified under HTS 2903.23.00.00 for its unsaturated chlorinated acyclic structure. Adheres to chapter definitions for chemically pure organic compounds.
Tetrachloroethylene Bulk Chemical
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.
Perchloroethylene Stabilized for Transport
Tetrachloroethylene with added stabilizers per chapter note f for safe rail/ship transport, remaining under HTS 2903.23.00.00 as the base unsaturated chlorinated compound. Used in textile and electronics cleaning.
Tetrachloroethylene Lab Reagent
Analytical-grade tetrachloroethylene for laboratory organic synthesis and testing, classified as pure under HTS 2903.23.00.00 per chapter note a. Supplied in glass bottles with minimal impurities.