Trichloromethylbenzene from Canada
Trichloromethylbenzene (benzotrichloride) features CCl3 group attached to benzene ring. Classified HTS 2903.89.20.00 as halogenated derivative from aromatic hydrocarbon. Key intermediate for benzoyl chloride.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hydrolyzes with moisture; require dry, inert atmosphere shipping
• UN 2438 designation; Class 8 corrosive
• Confirm side-chain chlorination vs ring chlorination via spectroscopy