Trichloroethylene Degreasing Solvent from China
A mixture primarily containing trichloroethylene used for industrial degreasing and metal cleaning operations. This product falls under HTS 3824.99.5500 as a mixture of halogenated hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified, specifically for solvent applications in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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 exact composition via SDS to confirm halogenated hydrocarbon content exceeds 50% for proper classification
• Obtain EPA TSCA pre-manufacture notice if introducing new chemical mixtures into US commerce
• Include detailed end-use statements to avoid reclassification as pure solvents under Chapter 29