Ethyl Dichloroacetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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