Chlorotrimethylsilane

Chlorotrimethylsilane (TMSCl, (CH3)3SiCl) serves as a protecting group in organic synthesis. This organo-silicon compound with direct C-Si bonds is properly classified under HTS 2931.90.90.10 per Chapter 29 organo-inorganic provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2812.90.00Higher: 38.7% vs 28.7%

If classified as inorganic chloride

If silicon-chlorine emphasized over methyl groups, may incorrectly fall under Chapter 28 halides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Include GC/MS purity certificate; impurities >5% may trigger mixture classification

Watch for stabilizer additions—must be for preservation/transport per note (f)