High-Purity PPO for Plastic Scintillators
High-Purity PPO for Plastic Scintillators is ultra-pure 2,5-Diphenyloxazole, typically dissolved at 2% in polystyrene for extruded plastic scintillator sheets. When imported as the pure active ingredient, it is classified under tariff item 2934.99.00. It is essential for high-energy physics detectors and radiation monitoring.
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 |
PGA flags (5)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsMay be requiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCHuman DrugsMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be requiredHCPesticides (Pest Management Regulatory AgencyMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 2934990010. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2934. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Human Drugs · May be required
May require HC Human Drugs depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05, HC06, HC07, HC08, HC09, HC10). Matching criteria: Starts With 2934. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Starts With 293499. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Pesticides (Pest Management Regulatory Agency · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Pesticides (Pest Management Regulatory Agency depending on intended use (HC06, HC07, HC08, HC09) and Canadian product category (HC38, HC39), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 2934990090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as plastic scintillator sheets
Plastic sheets containing PPO are classified as plastics products in Chapter 39.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• If importing the pure PPO powder, declare it separately from any plastic scintillator sheets, which would be classified under Chapter 39
• Provide the exact purity and any stabilizers added, as stabilizers may affect classification
• Check if the end-use in radiation detection requires any special import permits
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2,5-Diphenyloxazole NMR Standard
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2,5-Diphenyloxazole (PPO)
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2,5-Diphenyloxazole Scintillation Grade
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