Dichloroacetic Acid Anhydrous from China
Dichloroacetic acid is utilized in organic synthesis and as a reagent for pharmaceuticals. This anhydrous grade represents a dihalogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative, properly classified in HTS 2915.40.5050.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Chemical identity confirmed via NMR or GC-MS; purity certificates prevent lab grade vs technical disputes
• Triple-layer packaging required for corrosives; include GHS labels in English
• Monitor DEA watch list status due to potential misuse in clandestine synthesis