Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) from Japan
Tetraethyl lead is an organolead compound classified as an ester of inorganic lead acid with ethanol, used historically as an antiknock additive in gasoline. It falls under HTS 2920.90.51.00 as an ester of other inorganic acids of nonmetals (lead considered in context) and their derivatives. Modern imports are limited due to environmental regulations but occur for specialty fuel applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA approvals and TSCA pre-manufacture notices due to lead content toxicity
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and end-use declarations to avoid misclassification