Methyl Dichloroacetate from Japan
Methyl dichloroacetate features two chlorine substitutions on the acetic acid chain, esterified with methanol. As a derivative of dichloroacetic acid, it falls under HTS 2915.40.50 'other', employed in pharmaceutical intermediates and solvent applications.
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
• Confirm dichloro (not trichloro) substitution via chlorine content 42-45%
• Boiling point 143°C distinguishes from trichloroacetate homologs
• Less corrosive than trichloro analogs; adjust hazmat declarations accordingly