Trichloromethylbenzene from Germany
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 — 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
• Hydrolyzes with moisture; require dry, inert atmosphere shipping
• UN 2438 designation; Class 8 corrosive
• Confirm side-chain chlorination vs ring chlorination via spectroscopy