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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mono- or di-chloroacetic acid rather than tri-
Tariff distinguishes mono/di-chloroacetic acids in 2915.40.1000 from trichloroacetic in the 'other' subheading.
If non-aromatic aliphatic structure
Aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acids without aromatic character classify under 2915.90 instead of aromatic 2915.40.
If imported as formulated solution for retail (e.g., wart remover)
Mixtures containing TCA put up for retail sale fall under Chapter 38 as chemical preparations rather than pure compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate (technical grade vs pharmaceutical) to confirm classification under 2915.40.3000; cosmetic grade may require additional documentation
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) showing chemical structure confirming trichloroacetic acid derivative status and aromatic classification
• Avoid misclassification as general organic chemicals (2915.90); specify 'aromatic other' in commercial invoice to prevent delays
Related Products under HTS 2915.40.30.00
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.
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.