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

40.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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