2,4,5-Trichloroaniline Hydrochloride Salt from China
The hydrochloride salt form of 2,4,5-trichloroaniline, where the amine group is protonated with HCl. Per Chapter Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of amine-function compounds classify in the heading of the organic compound, thus HTS 2921.42.16.00. Used in dye manufacturing for improved solubility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include salt formation analysis in COA; ensure pH stability data for transport
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as separate acid/base leading to dual classification