Chloral Hydrate (2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-ethanediol) from China
Chloral hydrate is the hemiacetal hydrate of chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde), used in pharmaceuticals and as a sedative. It qualifies under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as a halogenated hemiacetal derivative per heading 2911 and chapter note 4.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA and DEA import permits due to List I chemical status
• Provide proof of hemiacetal structure; distinguishes from excluded inorganic derivatives
• Comply with narcotic/hepatotoxic warnings on labeling per import regulations