Dibenzothiophene from Japan
Dibenzothiophene is a tricyclic aromatic compound with sulfur heterocycle fused between two benzene rings. Classified HTS 2930.90.2900 as aromatic organo-sulfur with S directly linked to aromatic carbons. Common pollutant in petroleum; used in OLED materials research.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• GC-MS analysis confirming >99% purity for chemically defined status
• Reference fuel standard applications require NIST traceability certification
• Not classifiable as Chapter 27 hydrocarbon per chapter exclusion