Hexachlorocyclopentadiene from China
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene is a chlorinated cyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a chemical intermediate in pesticide and flame retardant production. It falls under HTS 2903.89.70.90 as a halogenated derivative of cyclanic hydrocarbons, specifically featuring multiple chlorine atoms attached to a cyclopentadiene ring structure. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds with halogen substitution.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity certificates to confirm it meets 'separate chemically defined compound' criteria under Chapter 29; obtain EPA TSCA registration for chemical imports; ensure proper HAZMAT labeling for chlorinated compounds to avoid customs delays