1,4-Dichloro-2-butene from Mexico
1,4-Dichloro-2-butene is a bifunctional unsaturated chlorinated compound used in pharmaceutical synthesis. Chemically defined under HTS 2903.29.00.00 with characteristic C=C and allylic chlorides. Intermediate for contrast agents and antivirals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify cis/trans isomer ratio in commercial invoice for accurate statistical reporting
• Extremely toxic lachrymator; requires UN 2920 Corrosive/Acute Toxicity labeling
• Confirm no sulfonation that would shift to specific functional heading