Trichloroacetic Acid Potassium Salt from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit salt formation details and CAS number matching; ensure no anti-dusting agents render it specific-use per chapter notes
• Watch for agricultural end-use declarations that could invoke different chapters