Dichloroacetic Acid Methyl Ester

Methyl dichloroacetate, methyl ester of dichloroacetic acid, is covered by HTS 2915.40.20.00 as an aromatic halogenated monocarboxylic derivative in additional U.S. note 3. Utilized in solvent and extractant applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+17.5%23%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.40.50Higher: 38.7% vs 23%

If other non-note 3 aromatic chloroacetics

Derivatives not specifically in U.S. note 3 use the general aromatic 'other' subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 23%

If industrial solvent mixtures

Blended solvents classify as preparations, not individual organic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide volatility data for transport; ensure no dye additions per note exclusions

Declare as pure vs. solution carefully

Related Products under HTS 2915.40.20.00

Trichloroacetic Acid Sodium Salt

Sodium trichloroacetate is the sodium salt of trichloroacetic acid, an aromatic-substituted saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative classified under HTS 2915.40.20.00 due to its inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It is commonly used in chemical synthesis and as a protein precipitant in laboratory applications.

Trichloroacetic Acid Methyl Ester

Methyl trichloroacetate is the methyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, a halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative listed under HTS 2915.40.20.00 as an aromatic product per additional U.S. note 3. It serves as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis.

Trichloroacetic Acid Potassium Salt

Potassium trichloroacetate, the potassium salt of trichloroacetic acid, qualifies as an aromatic halogenated monocarboxylic acid derivative under HTS 2915.40.20.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Used in agriculture as a herbicide intermediate.

Trichloroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester

Ethyl trichloroacetate is the ethyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, falling under HTS 2915.40.20.00 as an aromatic product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for its halogenated monocarboxylic structure. Primarily used as a reagent in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Monochloroacetic Acid Phenyl Ester

Phenyl monochloroacetate, an aromatic ester of monochloroacetic acid, is classified in HTS 2915.40.20.00 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic derivatives. Employed in dye and perfume manufacturing.

Dichloroacetic Acid Aniline Salt

Aniline dichloroacetate, the salt of dichloroacetic acid with aniline base, is an aromatic derivative under HTS 2915.40.20.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Utilized in pharmaceutical salt formation and research.