Crotonyl Chloride from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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