Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Solvent from China
Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene), a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent used primarily for dry cleaning textiles and degreasing metal parts. It falls under HTS 3824.99.5000 as a mixture of chlorinated hydrocarbons that are not further halogenated, classified among chemical preparations not elsewhere specified. This non-flammable solvent evaporates cleanly without residue.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and composition certificates to confirm only chlorination, avoiding 'other halogenated' subheadings
• Obtain TSCA pre-manufacture notice if required and comply with EPA VOC regulations for solvent imports
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper HazMat labeling for UN1897 classification