Trichloroethylene (Technical Grade) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• GC analysis must show detectable unsaturated chlorinated impurities (>0.1%) for this classification
• TSCA reporting required; track Montreal Protocol allocations if applicable
• Monitor solvent content per note 2(e); excessive solvent triggers chapter 38