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2-Chloro-4,5-difluoro-β-oxobenzenepropanoic acid, ethyl ester from Germany

This is a specific aromatic carboxylic acid ester featuring a ketone function and halogen substitutions, precisely matching the chemical structure defined in HTS 2918.30.1500. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for fluorinated drug candidates, and falls under this heading due to its β-keto ester functionality without other oxygen groups.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, MS) confirming structure matches the exact specification to avoid reclassification

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates (>98%) as documentation for customs valuation and hazard classification

Avoid common pitfalls like improper UN packaging for corrosive liquids; ensure REACH/ TSCA pre-registration for US entry