Aniline Hydrochloride Salt from Germany
Aniline hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of aniline, a common form for safe transport and handling of this aromatic amine. Per chapter note 3(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic amine compounds classify with the parent organic compound under HTS 2921.42.65.00 when listed in additional U.S. note 3.
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
• Specify salt formation clearly; pH testing confirms hydrochloride vs free base
• Corrosive solid precautions required; ensure UN 1548 proper shipping name declaration
• Salt content doesn't affect quota consumption - calculated on free base aniline equivalent