Trichloroacetic Acid Ethyl Ester from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)