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Technical Grade Carbon Disulfide 99% Purity

Technical grade carbon disulfide at 99% purity is a key raw material for viscose fiber production, classified in HTS 2813.10.00.00 per Chapter 28 notes for nonmetal sulfides. It meets chemically defined compound criteria without organic stabilizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2830.10.00Same rate: 41.2%

If classified as a simple sulfide rather than nonmetal-specific

Town gas sulfides or similar could shift, but CS2 specifically stays in 2813 per chapter notes.

3813.00Lower: 16.2% vs 41.2%

If packaged for fire-extinguisher charges

Chapter notes exclude fire-extinguisher preparations from this chapter, moving to 3813.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label containers with UN number and hazard class; use DOT-approved steel drums for transport

• Provide certificate of analysis confirming 99% CS2 content to prevent reclassification as impure

• Comply with REACH-like regulations if transshipping from EU; monitor for VOC emissions reporting