2903.19.05.00 - 1,2-Dichloropropane (Propylene dichloride) and dichlorobutanes 🖩

This HTS classification, 2903.19.05.00, encompasses specific halogenated hydrocarbons, namely 1,2-Dichloropropane (also known as propylene dichloride) and dichlorobutanes. These are saturated acyclic hydrocarbons where two chlorine atoms have replaced hydrogen atoms. Their classification falls under the broader category of saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, reflecting their chemical structure and saturated nature.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, we note that 2903.19.10.00 covers hexachloroethane and tetrachloroethane, which contain a higher number of chlorine atoms per molecule and have different carbon chain structures. Similarly, 2903.19.30.00 specifically addresses sec-butyl chloride, a monosubstituted chlorinated alkane. The "Other" category at this level, 2903.19.60, would include any remaining saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons not specifically enumerated in the other subheadings.

As a leaf node, 2903.19.05.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on the accurate identification of 1,2-Dichloropropane and the various isomers of dichlorobutanes. Importers and exporters must ensure that the goods precisely match the chemical descriptions and are not covered by more specific or general sibling categories to ensure correct tariff application.