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