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.

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.

2915.40Same rate: 40.5%

If dissolved in water per Chapter note (d)

Water solutions of qualifying compounds classify separately from solid salts under 2915.40.4000.

2847.00.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If hydrogen halide byproduct present exceeding impurity limits

High halide content might shift to inorganic hydrogen halide classification if organic acid character not predominant.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salt formation documentation and counterion analysis; sodium salts follow parent acid classification under Chapter 29 note 3(C)

EPA may require pesticide registration if agricultural end-use; separate from tariff classification but affects import clearance

Specify crystal form vs solution; aqueous solutions may classify under 2915.40.4000 if meeting Chapter note (d) criteria

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