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2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine (Lewisite 1) from Germany

2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine is a highly toxic organoarsenic compound classified under HTS 2931.90.90.30 as an other organo-inorganic compound where arsenic is directly linked to carbon. It features a vinyl chloride group attached to arsenic dichloride, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate chemically defined organic compounds with metallic elements.

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

Obtain special licenses from BIS and ATF due to its status as a chemical weapon precursor; ensure UN-approved packaging for toxic substances

Verify chemical purity documentation to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is inadequate hazard labeling leading to customs holds