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
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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