2903.15.00.00 - Ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane)

This HTS classification, 2903.15.00.00, specifically covers ethylene dichloride (also known as 1,2-dichloroethane). This is a saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon with two chlorine atoms attached to adjacent carbon atoms in an ethane molecule. Ethylene dichloride is primarily used as a solvent and in the production of vinyl chloride monomer, a precursor to PVC plastic.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While all fall under saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons, 2903.15.00.00 is distinct from 2903.11.00 (chloromethane and chloroethane), which are monochlorinated ethane and methane derivatives. It also differs from 2903.12.00.00 (dichloromethane), which has chlorine atoms on the same carbon atom. Furthermore, it is separate from 2903.13.00.00 (chloroform) and 2903.14.00.00 (carbon tetrachloride), which are tri- and tetrachlorinated methane derivatives, respectively. The "Other" category (2903.19) is reserved for saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons not specifically enumerated.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, 2903.15.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of ethylene dichloride is definitive at this level. This ensures that all shipments of this specific chemical compound are consistently classified, facilitating smooth customs processing and accurate tariff application.