3-Chloropropan-1-ol from Germany
3-Chloropropan-1-ol serves as a versatile intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical production, characterized by chlorine substitution on a propane alcohol chain. HTS 2905.59.90.00 covers this as 'other' halogenated acyclic alcohol derivatives beyond basic chlorohydrins. Its primary alcohol function governs classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide REACH-like chemical passports documenting synthetic route and impurity profiles
• Use UN 2688 packaging standards for flammable liquid, corrosive classifications
• Differentiate from epichlorohydrin derivatives which fall under 2913 if cyclized