4-Chlorophenyl Trichloroacetate

4-Chlorophenyl trichloroacetate is an aromatic ester used in pharmaceutical intermediates. The aromatic character and trichloroacetic acid parent place it under HTS 2915.40.3000 'other aromatic'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.99.20Lower: 24% vs 40.5%

If phenolic ester character predominates over trichloroacetic parent

Chapter notes prioritize later numerical headings; phenolic carboxylic esters may classify under 2918 if not clearly 2915 derivative.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA Drug Master File may be required for pharma intermediates alongside tariff classification

Aromatic ring confirmation via NMR/CoA prevents misclassification to aliphatic esters

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Trichloroacetic Acid

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a chlorinated derivative of acetic acid used in chemical peeling and protein precipitation. It falls under HTS 2915.40.3000 as an aromatic halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, specifically a trichloroacetic acid derivative classified as 'other aromatic' in the tariff schedule.

Methyl Trichloroacetate

Methyl trichloroacetate is the methyl ester of trichloroacetic acid used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2915.40.3000 as an ester of trichloroacetic acid with aromatic characteristics in the 'other' category.

Sodium Trichloroacetate

Sodium trichloroacetate is the sodium salt of trichloroacetic acid used in organic synthesis and herbicides. It qualifies under HTS 2915.40.3000 as a salt of an aromatic trichloroacetic acid per Chapter 29 salt classification rules.

Ethyl Trichloroacetate

Ethyl trichloroacetate, the ethyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, serves as a reagent in organic synthesis. Falls under HTS 2915.40.3000 as an 'other' aromatic derivative ester of trichloroacetic acid.

Trichloroacetic Acid Anhydride

Trichloroacetic anhydride is the cyclic or linear anhydride form used in acylation reactions. Classified in HTS 2915.40.3000 as an aromatic 'other' derivative of trichloroacetic acid including anhydrides.

Benzyl Trichloroacetate

Benzyl trichloroacetate serves as a protecting group reagent in peptide synthesis. Its benzyl aromatic group qualifies it for HTS 2915.40.3000 aromatic classification.