Methyl Dichloroacetate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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