Ethyl Trichloroacetate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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