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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ethyl ester instead of methyl
Ethyl esters of trichloroacetic acid specifically classify under 2915.40.2000 per Chapter 29 ester classification rules.
If ester of non-aromatic monocarboxylic acid
Non-aromatic acid esters fall under 2915.90.5000 rather than the aromatic subheading 2915.40.
If classified primarily as halogenated hydrocarbon derivative
Customs may consider heavy chlorination dominant, shifting to Chapter 29 acyclic alcohols/derivatives if not clearly carboxylic acid.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide ester confirmation via Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and molecular formula C3H3Cl3O2 to validate 2915.40.3000 classification
• Declare as 'methyl ester of trichloroacetic acid' specifically; generic 'organic ester' description risks reclassification
• Check for stabilizer additions that might shift to 2915.40.5000 if exceeding Chapter 29 note limits for transport additives
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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.
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.
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.