Triphenylmethyl Chloride (Trityl Chloride) from Canada
Triphenylmethyl chloride, also known as trityl chloride, is a chemically defined organic compound featuring a triphenylmethyl group attached to a chlorine atom, classifying it as a halogenated derivative of aromatic hydrocarbons under HTS 2903.99.15.00. It is commonly used as a protecting group reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for alcohols and amines in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis confirming purity as a chemically defined compound; ensure proper UN packaging for corrosive solids (UN3261); declare exact chemical name to avoid misclassification as mixtures