Trichloroacetic Acid Methyl Ester from China
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.
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
• Include ester confirmation via COA and ensure packaging complies with DOT hazmat rules for esters; declare exact halogen content to avoid reclassification
• Check for stabilizer additions that might shift to note exclusions