Industrial Degreaser with Methyl Chloroform from Canada
A solvent mixture containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane used for degreasing metal parts in manufacturing. It falls under HTS 3827.14.00.00 because it is a mixture containing this specific halogenated derivative of ethane, not elsewhere specified. Primarily employed in precision cleaning applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify exact composition via lab analysis to confirm methyl chloroform content for proper HTS classification
• Obtain EPA approvals and TSCA certifications due to ozone-depleting substance regulations
• Avoid misclassification as general solvents (3824) by documenting specific halogenated components