Triphenylmethyl Chloride (Trityl Chloride) from Mexico
Triphenylmethyl chloride (trityl chloride) is a protecting group reagent for nucleosides and peptides, classified under HTS 2942.00.50.00 as 'other' organic compounds. This triarylmethyl halide is essential in oligonucleotide synthesis.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Handle as moisture-sensitive; ship with desiccant and include residual water analysis (<0.1%)
• Declare as UN 1759 (chlorosilanes, corrosive) analog with proper PPE requirements
• Provide end-use statement for oligonucleotide manufacturing to avoid ITC scrutiny