Dichloroacetic Acid Methyl Ester from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide volatility data for transport; ensure no dye additions per note exclusions
• Declare as pure vs. solution carefully