2-Chloroethanol from Germany
2-Chloroethanol (ethylene chlorohydrin) is a chlorinated derivative of ethanol, a monohydric alcohol, with chlorine substitution on the carbon chain. It qualifies under HTS 2905.59.10.00 as a halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative used in epoxy resin production. Conforms to Chapter 29 definition for sulfonated/nitrated/halogenated derivatives.
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
• Classify with CAS 107-07-3 documentation to confirm chemical identity and purity
• Comply with TSCA import certification for toxic chemical substances
• Use UN2357 shipping designation with corrosion-resistant packaging