1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene from Germany
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene is a symmetrical trichlorinated benzene derivative used in the production of herbicides, dyes, and as a synthetic intermediate. It is explicitly listed under HTS 2903.99.10.00 among trichlorobenzenes as a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit GC-MS analysis confirming the 1,3,5-isomer and absence of other trichlorobenzene isomers
• Declare as UN 2321 hazardous substance with proper DOT shipping documentation
• Ensure EPA TSCA certification and verify not subject to significant new use rules (SNURs)