α-Chloroacetone from China
α-Chloroacetone is a simple aliphatic ketone with chlorine substitution on the alpha carbon, falling under halogenated ketone derivatives of HTS 2914.79.90.00. Highly reactive lachrymator used in chemical synthesis and historically as a tear gas component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
• Schedule 1 chemical under Chemical Weapons Convention; requires End-Use Certificate
• UN 1695 hazardous label mandatory; stabilizer required for transport
• Very small import quantities typical due to precursor regulations