Industrial Degreaser with Methyl Chloroform from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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