Pyrene from Germany
Pyrene (C16H10) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with four fused rings in a plate-like structure. It falls under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as an explicitly named cyclic hydrocarbon used in electronics and dyes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide fluorescence excitation/emission spectra for analytical grade confirmation
• Use amber glass for light-sensitive shipments to prevent photodegradation
• Declare CAS 129-00-0 and confirm sublimation point ~150°C