Triphenylmethyl Chloride in Toluene Solution from China
A transport solution of triphenylmethyl chloride in toluene qualifies under HTS 2903.99.15.00 per chapter note (e), as the solvent is solely for safety/transport without specific use adaptation. Applied in automated synthesis reactors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm solution strength <50% to meet note (e); flammable liquid labeling (UN1993); solvent recovery plans