Ethyl Trichloroacetate

Ethyl trichloroacetate, the ethyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, is a halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative. It qualifies for HTS 2915.40.50 as an 'other' ester, valued in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a reagent in organic reactions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

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2915.50.50Same rate: 38.7%

If acyclic unsaturated monocarboxylic acid ester

Presence of double/triple bonds moves classification to 2915.50 series.

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If classified primarily by halogenated hydrocarbon function

Heavy halogen substitution may prioritize hydrocarbon classification over carboxylic acid.

2933.99.79Lower: 6.5% vs 38.7%

If containing heterocyclic ring structure

Heterocyclic derivatives excluded from acyclic carboxylic acids per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include saponification value in COA to prove ester structure versus acid or salt forms

Declare ethyl alcohol ester per Chapter Note 5(B) classification rule for acid-function esters

Segregate from amines during transport to prevent transesterification reactions

Related Products under HTS 2915.40.50

Sodium Trichloroacetate

Sodium trichloroacetate is the sodium salt of trichloroacetic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with three chlorine substitutions. It falls under HTS 2915.40.50 as 'other' salts of trichloroacetic acid, distinct from specific esters or the pure acid. Commonly used in organic synthesis and as a herbicide intermediate.

Methyl Trichloroacetate

Methyl trichloroacetate is the methyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, featuring a saturated acyclic chain with three chlorine atoms on the carboxyl carbon. Classified in HTS 2915.40.50 as an 'other' ester of trichloroacetic acid, used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate.

Isopropyl Trichloroacetate

Isopropyl trichloroacetate serves as the isopropyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, a key solvent in paint removers and polymer industry. Its classification under HTS 2915.40.50 reflects its status as an 'other' ester of a specifically named chlorocarboxylic acid.

Trichloroacetic Acid Anhydride

Trichloroacetic anhydride, (Cl3CCO)2O, represents the anhydride form of trichloroacetic acid, fitting Chapter 29's scope for monocarboxylic acid anhydrides. HTS 2915.40.50 captures this as an 'other' derivative of trichloroacetic acid, used in acetylation reactions.

Ammonium Trichloroacetate

Ammonium trichloroacetate, the ammonium salt of trichloroacetic acid, finds use in biochemical research and protein precipitation. It aligns with HTS 2915.40.50 as an 'other' salt per Chapter Note 5(C)(1) for organic acid salts.

Butyl Trichloroacetate

Butyl trichloroacetate, a C4 ester of trichloroacetic acid, serves as an intermediate in flavor/fragrance synthesis and plasticizers. Its halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic ester structure places it in HTS 2915.40.50 'other' category.