Trichloroacetic Acid Sodium Salt from Germany
Sodium trichloroacetate is the sodium salt of trichloroacetic acid, an aromatic-substituted saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative classified under HTS 2915.40.20.00 due to its inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It is commonly used in chemical synthesis and as a protein precipitant in laboratory applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI via official HTS documentation; provide chemical purity certificates and SDS for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as inorganic salts by emphasizing organic acid base