Pentachlorocyclopentane from China
Pentachlorocyclopentane serves as a reactive intermediate in fluorochemical and pesticide synthesis, featuring five chlorine atoms on a five-membered cyclopentane ring. HTS 2903.89.70.90 applies as a halogenated cyclanic hydrocarbon per Chapter 29 definitions, excluding sulfonated or aromatic derivatives. The high chlorine content requires specialized safety handling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require stability test certificates for transport; declare exact chlorine substitution pattern; monitor for inadvertent classification as pesticide intermediate under Chapter 38