Crotonyl Chloride

Crotonyl chloride (2-butenoyl chloride) combines acid chloride functionality with α,β-unsaturation and chlorine, but classified by halide nature. HTS 2903.29.00.00 per note 5(E) classifying acid halides with corresponding acids. Reactive intermediate for pharmaceuticals and polymer synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5.5%	+35.0%	40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%
🇨🇦Canada	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%
🇩🇪Germany	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%
🇯🇵Japan	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2916.20.50.00Lower: 28.7% vs 40.5%

If free carboxylic acid form

Parent unsaturated acids classified in chapter 29 oxygen-function acids before halides.

2916.31.20.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If ester derivative rather than acid chloride

Esters follow parent acid classification per note 5(A), taking later numerical heading.

2905.22.50Lower: 39.8% vs 40.5%

If hydrolyzed to allylic alcohol

Alcohol function takes precedence over residual halide in classification hierarchy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Reference corresponding crotonic acid (2916.20) classification per note 5(E) in documentation

• Handle as UN 2502 Corrosive liquid due to high reactivity with moisture and metals

• Confirm no alcoholate formation that would trigger note 5(D) alcoholate classification

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Allyl Chloride

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2,3-Dichloropropene

2,3-Dichloropropene features both double bond and adjacent chlorine substituents on acyclic C3 chain. Pure chemically defined compound under HTS 2903.29.00.00. Intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis and specialty polymer modifiers.

1-Chloro-1,3-butadiene (Chloroprene)

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Trichloroethylene (Technical Grade)

Technical grade trichloroethylene contains unsaturated impurities distinguishing from pure saturated form. HTS 2903.29.00.00 for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives per chapter note 2(a). Industrial solvent for metal degreasing despite phaseout pressures.

1,4-Dichloro-2-butene

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