Trichloroacetic Acid Sodium Salt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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