2905.59.90.00/2-Chloroethanol/Germany

2-Chloroethanol from Germany

2-Chloroethanol is a halogenated derivative of ethanol, featuring a chlorine atom attached to the carbon chain of an acyclic alcohol. It falls under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as a halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative, distinct from simpler monohalogenated compounds like chlorohydrins specified elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and pesticide manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

19.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (107-07-3) documentation to verify classification under Chapter 29

• Ensure proper Hazard Class 6.1 labeling and UN 1184 shipping papers for toxic liquid compliance

• Avoid misclassification as pesticide intermediates under Chapter 38 by confirming it's not formulated for direct agricultural use