Ethyl Trichloroacetate from Germany
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.
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
• 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