Methyl Trichloroacetate from Japan
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.
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
• 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