Ethyl Trichloroacetate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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