Trichloroacetic Acid from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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