Tributyltin Chloride from Japan
Tributyltin chloride is a separate chemically defined organo-inorganic compound with three butyl groups and a chlorine atom directly linked to tin, classified under HTS 2931.20.00.00. It serves as a key intermediate in organotin chemical synthesis.
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
• Classify as UN3077 hazardous substance and ensure proper DOT/IMDG labeling
• Obtain import permits for organotin compounds from environmental agencies
• Document purity levels to distinguish from mixtures classifiable elsewhere