Lowinox 259B Polymer Antioxidant

Lowinox 259B is the beaded form of 1,6-Hexanediol bis(3,5-dibutyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, designed for easy handling in polyolefin extrusion processes. Falls under HTS 2918.29.06.00 as the named carboxylic acid derivative with phenol and alcohol functions, classified as a pure organic compound in Chapter 29.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 40.8%

If sold in consumer packaging <25kg for retail

Chapter 38 covers retail-packaged plastic chemical goods, superseding Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish beaded vs powder forms in documentation but both remain same HTS as pure compound

Test for stabilizer content (<1% per Chapter note f) to maintain pure compound status

Pre-clear EPA pre-manufacture notice if new formulation variant

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