Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxobutanoate from Germany
Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanoic acid ester, or ethyl trifluoroacetoacetate, is a halogenated keto-ester explicitly named in HTS 2918.30.70.00 for its carboxylic acid with ketone function and fluorinated derivative status. Widely used in agrochemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
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
• Document fluorine content and keto-acid structure to affirm halogenated derivative status per heading notes on derivatives
• Ship under temperature control if volatile; declare as pure compound to stay in chapter 29, avoiding mixture headings
• Check for REACH-like compliance on fluorochemicals; provide CAS number (372-37-2) on commercial invoice