Dibenzothiophene from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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