4-Chlorophenyl Trichloroacetate from Japan
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'.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FDA Drug Master File may be required for pharma intermediates alongside tariff classification
• Aromatic ring confirmation via NMR/CoA prevents misclassification to aliphatic esters