Methyl Trichloroacetate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit esterification verification through NMR or GC-MS analysis to distinguish from free trichloroacetic acid (2915.40.10)
• Label with CAS 598-99-2 and flash point data; esters pose flammability risks requiring specific hazmat declarations
• Avoid bulk packaging over 100kg without stabilizer declaration, as peroxides may form during storage