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Trichloroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

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)

Trichloroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.40.20.00