Trichloromethylbenzene from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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