1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Technical Grade from China
Although not always explicitly listed, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene technical grade falls under the trichlorobenzenes provision of HTS 2903.99.10.00 as a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons used in dyestuff and pesticide synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide isomer distribution analysis showing predominance of 1,2,4-isomer to support classification
• Include end-use statement if destined for chemical synthesis vs. direct solvent application
• Comply with REACH-like documentation if transshipping from EU sources