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Morpholinoethyl Chloride Hydrochloride

Morpholinoethyl chloride hydrochloride is a specific heterocyclic compound used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in drug synthesis. It falls under HTS 2934.99.70.00 as one of the explicitly named 'other heterocyclic compounds' in this subheading. This chemically defined organic compound contains a morpholine ring structure characteristic of Chapter 29.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+112.5%112.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+110.0%110%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+110.0%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+27.5%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2932.99.61.00Same rate: 112.5%

If imported as part of quaternary ammonium salt formulation

Quaternary ammonium compounds with heterocyclic structure classified later in Chapter 29 per classification note.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 112.5%

If supplied as solution in solvent exceeding safety/transport concentration limits

Chapter 29 note (e) excludes solutions where solvent renders product suitable for specific use beyond general transport.

2941.90.10Lower: Free vs 112.5%

If chemically modified into antibiotics during synthesis

Antibiotic derivatives move to heading 2941, which occurs later in numerical order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed chemical analysis and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity and identity as morpholinoethyl chloride hydrochloride

• Ensure proper hazardous materials declaration (UN 3261) for transport as it's a corrosive substance

• Verify REACH compliance if transshipping through Europe; avoid misclassification as a simple alkyl chloride