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.

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.

2933.99.79.00Lower: 6.5% vs 23%

If containing heterocyclic ring from synthesis

Addition of heteroatoms forming rings excludes it from acyclic acids, moving to heterocyclic compounds.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 23%

If diluted for retail lab sale

Retail-packaged dilutions for specific lab use classify as chemical preparations, not pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming ethyl ester purity; comply with REACH-like labeling for EU transshipments

Pitfall: ester of ethyl alcohol stays with acid heading per chapter note 5(A)(B)

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.

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.

Trichloroacetic Acid Ammonium Salt

Ammonium trichloroacetate is the ammonium salt of trichloroacetic acid, included in HTS 2915.40.20.00 for aromatic halogenated monocarboxylic acids per additional U.S. note 3. Applied in analytical chemistry as a reagent.