Propionyl Chloride from China
Propionyl chloride serves as an acylating agent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2915.90.50.10 as the acid chloride of propionic acid, fitting the saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives. Its high reactivity requires stabilized packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact chemical composition; impurities may affect 'chemically defined' status per chapter note (a)
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if first import into US
• Use DOT hazardous material shipping papers for Class 8 corrosive classification