Decalin (Decahydronaphthalene) from China
Decalin, or decahydronaphthalene (C10H18), is a bicyclic cycloalkane under HTS 2902.19.00. Used as a solvent in paint removers and as a reference standard in fuel testing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• CAS 91-17-8 documentation essential to confirm bicyclic structure
• UN 2623 flammable liquid; requires secondary containment for bulk import
• Not classifiable as naphthalene derivative (2902.90) due to full saturation