HTS US: 2903.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 2903 encompasses a broad category of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons. This includes organic compounds where one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogen atoms such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine, or iodine. These substances are widely used in industrial applications including solvents, refrigerants, pesticides, fumigants, and intermediates in chemical manufacturing.
The heading covers numerous chemical compounds, including chlorinated methanes and ethanes, fluorinated hydrocarbons (notably hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs), brominated derivatives, and specialized pesticides. Many of these compounds are regulated due to environmental and health considerations.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2903.XX.XXXX– Final digits specify exact chemical compounds or groups of related substances.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 2903 is subdivided into numerous 6-digit and 10-digit codes categorizing individual halogenated compounds based on their chemical structure and halogen content. Below is a comprehensive table outlining these codes and their descriptions.
| HS/HTS Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2903.11.00.10 | Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) |
| 2903.11.00.20 | Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) |
| 2903.12.00.00 | Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride) |
| 2903.13.00.00 | Chloroform (Trichloromethane) |
| 2903.14.00.00 | Carbon tetrachloride |
| 2903.15.00.00 | Ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane) |
| 2903.19.05.00 | 1,2-Dichloropropane (Propylene dichloride) and dichlorobutanes |
| 2903.19.10.00 | Hexachloroethane and tetrachloroethane |
| 2903.19.30.00 | sec-Butyl chloride |
| 2903.19.60.10 | Methylchloroform (1,1,1-Trichloroethane) |
| 2903.21.00.00 | Vinyl chloride (Chloroethylene) |
| 2903.22.00.00 | Trichloroethylene |
| 2903.23.00.00 | Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) |
| 2903.29.00.00 | Other chlorinated derivatives |
| 2903.41.10.00 | Trifluoromethane (HFC-23) |
| 2903.42.10.00 | Difluoromethane (HFC-32) |
| 2903.43.10.00 | Fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a) |
| 2903.44.10.10 | 1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) |
| 2903.44.10.20 | 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) |
| 2903.44.10.30 | 1,1,2-trifluoroethane (HFC-143) |
| 2903.45.10.00 | 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134) |
| 2903.46.10.00 | 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea), 1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236cb), 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea) and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) |
| 2903.47.10.00 | 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ca) |
| 2903.48.00.00 | 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-4310mee) |
| 2903.49.00.00 | Other fluorinated derivatives |
| 2903.51.10.00 | 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) and (Z)-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzz) |
| 2903.59.10.10 | 1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-prop-1-ene |
| 2903.61.00.00 | Methyl bromide (bromomethane) |
| 2903.62.10.00 | Ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane) |
| 2903.69.10.00 | Acetylene tetrabromide; alkyl bromides other than methyl bromide; methylene dibromide; and vinyl bromide |
| 2903.71.01.00 | Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) |
| 2903.72.01.00 | Dichlorotrifluoroethanes (HCFC-123) |
| 2903.73.01.00 | Dichlorofluoroethanes (HCFC-141, 141b) |
| 2903.74.01.00 | Chlorodifluoroethanes (HCFC-142, 142b) |
| 2903.75.01.00 | Dichloropentafluoropropanes (HCFC-225, 225ca, 225cb) |
| 2903.76.01.00 | Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211), bromotrifluoromethane (Halon-1301) and dibromotetrafluoroethanes (Halon-2402) |
| 2903.77.00.10 | Trichlorofluoromethane |
| 2903.77.00.20 | Trichlorotrifluoroethanes |
| 2903.77.00.30 | Dichlorotetrafluoroethane (CFC-114) |
| 2903.77.00.40 | Monochloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115) |
| 2903.77.00.50 | Dichlorodifluoromethane |
| 2903.78.00.00 | Other perhalogenated derivatives |
| 2903.79.10.00 | Bromochloromethane |
| 2903.81.00.00 | 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), including lindane |
| 2903.82.00.00 | Aldrin, chlordane and heptachlor |
| 2903.83.00.00 | Mirex |
| 2903.89.05.00 | Dibromoethyldibromocyclohexane |
| 2903.89.11.00 | Pesticides |
| 2903.89.15.00 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI |
| 2903.89.20.00 | Other chlorinated but not otherwise halogenated |
| 2903.89.31.00 | Chlorinated, but not otherwise halogenated |
| 2903.89.40.00 | 1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexabromocyclododecane |
| 2903.89.60.00 | Tetrabromocyclooctane |
| 2903.89.70.10 | Other hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) |
| 2903.91.10.00 | Chlorobenzene |
| 2903.91.20.00 | o-Dichlorobenzene |
| 2903.91.30.00 | p-Dichlorobenzene |
| 2903.92.00.00 | Hexachlorobenzene and DDT (clofenotane) |
| 2903.93.00.00 | Pentachlorobenzene |
| 2903.94.00.00 | Hexabromobiphenyls |
| 2903.99.05.00 | 3-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-Chloro-5-bromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; and α-Chloro-3-methyltoluene |
| 2903.99.08.00 | p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride; and 3,4-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride |
| 2903.99.10.00 | m-Dichlorobenzene; 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane; and Trichlorobenzenes |
| 2903.99.15.00 | Triphenylmethyl chloride |
| 2903.99.20.00 | Benzyl chloride (α-Chlorotoluene); and Benzotrichloride (α,α,α-Trichlorotoluene) |
| 2903.99.23.00 | Pentabromoethylbenzene |
| 2903.99.27.00 | Tribromocumene |
| 2903.99.30.00 | Pesticides |
| 2903.99.80.01 | Other |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Items excluded from this heading include:
- Saturated hydrocarbons without halogen substitution.
- Other chemical compounds such as non-halogenated alcohols, acids, or esters that fall under different headings.
- Mixtures where halogenated hydrocarbons are not the principal component.
Notes
- Environmental & Regulatory Considerations: Many substances under 2903 are subject to international protocols such as the Montreal Protocol due to their ozone depletion or global warming potential.
- Use in Industry: These compounds serve as refrigerants, solvents, intermediates in synthesis, fumigants, and pesticides.
- Duty Rates: Import duty varies significantly depending on the specific compound and its intended use, so accurate classification is essential.
- Labeling and Documentation: Proper chemical identification and safety data sheets are often required for import/export due to their hazardous nature.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride) for industrial solvent use.US HTS Code:
2903.12.00.00Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Varies by use and origin, check current USHTS.
Additional Requirements: Compliance with environmental regulations and chemical safety standards.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2803: Carbon monoxide.
- HTS 2811: Inorganic fluorides and fluorine-containing compounds.
- HTS 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants, and similar products.
- HTS 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
