Pentachlorocyclopentane from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
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