Chloranil (Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone) from Germany
Chloranil is a tetrachloro derivative of 1,4-benzoquinone used as an oxidizing agent and pesticide intermediate. Falls under HTS 2914.69.90.00 as 'other' quinone; halogenation secondary to quinone oxygen function per Chapter 29 classification notes.
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
• DOT UN1734 hazardous material; requires proper Class 6.1 packaging
• TSCA-listed; no SNUR restrictions for industrial use
• Declare <0.1% heavy metals to meet reagent grade specifications