2903.13.00.00 - Chloroform (Trichloromethane)

This category, HTS Code 2903.13.00.00, specifically covers chloroform, also known as trichloromethane. Chloroform is a halogenated hydrocarbon, a saturated acyclic compound containing three chlorine atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. It is characterized by its distinct, sweet odor and is primarily recognized for its historical use as an anesthetic, though its modern applications are largely industrial.

Distinguishing this code from its siblings is crucial. While 2903.11.00 covers simpler chloromethanes and chloroethanes, and 2903.12.00.00 addresses dichloromethane, this code is reserved for the trichlorinated derivative, chloroform. Similarly, 2903.14.00.00 covers carbon tetrachloride, a tetrachlorinated methane, and 2903.15.00.00 pertains to ethylene dichloride, a dichloroethane. Therefore, the precise number and arrangement of chlorine atoms on the hydrocarbon chain are key differentiators.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2903.13.00.00 is final for chloroform itself. Importers and exporters should ensure that the substance they are declaring unequivocally matches the chemical identity of chloroform to avoid misclassification. This specific entry focuses solely on this single compound within the broader classification of saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons.