Tributyltin Acetate from Japan
Tributyltin acetate features a tributyltin moiety esterified with acetic acid, qualifying as a tributyltin compound under HTS 2931.20.00.00 per Chapter 29 notes on ester classification. It finds use as a catalyst and stabilizer in PVC production.
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
• Include TSCA certification for US imports and verify Pre-Registration under REACH
• Use child-resistant packaging if supplied in consumer quantities
• Avoid misclassification by confirming it's not a finished polymer additive mixture