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Pentachlorophenol Ammonium Salt

Ammonium salt variant of pentachlorophenol for use in aqueous biocide formulations. Classified under HTS 2908.19.20.00 as explicitly listed salts of pentachlorophenol in halogenated phenol derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.42Lower: 19% vs 43%

If guanidine-derived ammonium analog

Base classification rules place it with phenol parent in 2908, not amine functions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm ammonium counterion via titration; organic salts follow parent phenol heading

• Volatilization risk—ship under inert atmosphere to prevent decomposition

• Avoid retail packs, which could trigger Chapter 38 consumer chemical provisions

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