Tetraethyl Lead in Safety Solvent
Tetraethyl lead dissolved in a non-reactive safety solvent, such as a hydrocarbon, for safe transport and handling. The solvent is necessary solely for safety reasons and does not make the product suitable for a specific use, aligning with Chapter 29 Note 1(e). This organo-inorganic compound falls under tariff item 2931.10.00 as a tetramethyl or tetraethyl lead compound.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the solvent renders the product suitable for a specific use
Chapter 29 Note 1(e) excludes solutions where the solvent makes the product particularly suitable for a specific use, potentially classifying it under other organo-inorganic compounds.
If the product is formulated as an additive for motor fuels
Anti-knock preparations based on lead compounds are classified under heading 38.11, not as separate chemical compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the solvent is non-reactive and used only for safety or transport, as per Chapter 29 Note 1(e)
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and transport documentation to CBSA
• Verify if the product requires a permit under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) for controlled substances
Related Products under Tariff item 2931.10.00
High-Purity Tetraethyl Lead (99.99%)
High-purity tetraethyl lead (99.99%) is a separate chemically defined organo-inorganic compound, explicitly named in tariff item 2931.10.00. It is imported for research or calibration standards, meeting Chapter 29 note 1(a) as a pure compound without impurities that alter its general use.
Industrial Tetraethyl Lead Concentrate
Industrial tetraethyl lead concentrate is a chemically defined organo-inorganic compound used for fuel blending. It falls under tariff item 2931.10.00 as the named compound, provided it is not put up in a form for retail sale or mixed with other substances that would change its classification.
Stabilized Tetramethyl Lead for Transport
Stabilized tetramethyl lead for transport includes a stabilizer necessary for preservation or transport, as allowed by Chapter 29 note 1(f). The product remains a separate chemically defined compound under tariff item 2931.10.00, as the stabilizer does not render it suitable for a specific use.
Tetraethyl Lead Anti-Dusting Formulation
Tetraethyl lead anti-dusting formulation contains a minimal anti-dusting agent added for safety, as permitted by Chapter 29 note 1(g). The product is classified under tariff item 2931.10.00 because the addition does not make it particularly suitable for a specific use beyond general handling.
Tetraethyl Lead Calibration Standard
Tetraethyl lead calibration standard is a certified analytical standard, often dissolved in water or another solvent for use in spectroscopy. It falls under tariff item 2931.10.00 as a separate chemically defined compound, provided the solvent is for safety or transport and not for a specific analytical use.
Tetraethyl Lead (TEL)
Tetraethyl lead (TEL) is a colorless, oily liquid organometallic compound with the formula Pb(C2H5)4, historically used as an antiknock additive in gasoline. It is explicitly named in tariff item 2931.10.00 and qualifies as a separate chemically defined organo-inorganic compound under Chapter 29.