Ethyl Dichloroacetate from Germany
Ethyl dichloroacetate, the ethyl ester of dichloroacetic acid, supports organic synthesis and acts as an extraction solvent. Its classification in HTS 2915.40.50 follows the hierarchy for halogenated monocarboxylic acid derivatives.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• GC purity >98% with ethyl ester confirmation required
• Density 1.225 g/mL at 20°C for identification
• Moderate lachrymator; requires fume hood handling notation