Trichloroisocyanuric Acid (TCCA) from China
Trichloroisocyanuric acid is a halogenated derivative of cyanuric acid (heading 2912 product) used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent in swimming pools and water treatment. It falls under HTS 2913.00.50.00 as a halogenated derivative of heading 2912 products, specifically chlorinated. This white crystalline powder releases hypochlorous acid for sanitization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Verify chemical purity and ensure COA (Certificate of Analysis) matches HTS classification as halogenated derivative of heading 2912
• Comply with EPA TSCA registration for disinfectants; include SDS and proper UN packaging for hazardous goods
• Avoid misclassification as simple bleaching agents (heading 2828); confirm cyanuric acid base structure