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.

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.

2915.40.10.00Lower: 36.8% vs 40.5%

If parent acid imported instead of ester

Free acids classify under different subheading from their esters per tariff structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from specific ethyl ester subheading; 'other' covers non-methyl esters not separately provided for

Hazardous material declaration required (UN 2430); ensure proper DOT/IMDG shipping papers accompany tariff docs

Purity >98% typically qualifies as chemically defined compound; technical grade mixtures risk 3824 classification

Related Products under HTS 2915.40.30.00

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.

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.

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'.

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.