Ethyl Trichloroacetate from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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