Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) from Japan
Tetraethyl lead is a colorless, oily liquid organometallic compound with the formula Pb(C2H5)4, used historically as an antiknock additive in gasoline. It falls under HTS 2931.10.00.00 as a specific organo-inorganic compound where lead is directly linked to carbon atoms, fitting Chapter 29's scope for such compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with EPA regulations on lead compounds due to toxicity; obtain special permits for hazardous material transport
• Ensure SDS and purity certificates match chemical definition
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures if purity exceeds 99%