Bis(2-Chlorovinyl)Chloroarsine from Germany
Bis(2-chlorovinyl)chloroarsine is a highly toxic organo-arsenic compound containing arsenic directly linked to carbon atoms, classified under HTS 2931.90.90.35 as an other organo-inorganic compound. It falls within Chapter 29 per the notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds with nonmetal atoms like arsenic bonded to carbon, excluding sulfonated or halogenated derivatives covered elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain prior approval from BIS or ATF due to chemical weapons precursor status; include detailed safety data sheets and toxicity profiles in documentation
• Verify end-use statements to avoid dual-use export control violations
• Common pitfall: inadequate labeling of arsenic content leading to CBP holds