Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Solvent from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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