Diphenyl Sulfide from Germany
Diphenyl sulfide (C6H5)2S is a diaryl sulfide with two phenyl groups attached to a sulfur atom, a classic aromatic organo-sulfur compound. Classified in HTS 2930.90.2900 as 'Other' aromatic organo-sulfur not elsewhere specified in 2930. Used as a solvent, heat transfer fluid, and chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit structural formula and CAS number (139-66-2) to confirm diaryl sulfide structure qualifying under heading 2930
• Ensure packaging complies with UN 2482 hazmat regulations for flammable liquids; include transport emergency info
• Avoid bulk mixtures that could reclassify as Chapter 38 products per chapter exclusion notes