2931.48.00.00/Antioxidant 552 (3,9-Dimethyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane 3,9-dioxide)/Japan
Antioxidant 552 (3,9-Dimethyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane 3,9-dioxide) from Japan
Antioxidant 552 is the commercial grade of 3,9-dimethyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane 3,9-dioxide, a non-halogenated organo-phosphorus stabilizer for polymers. It falls under HTS 2931.48.00.00 due to its specific spiro phosphonate structure with P-C bonds, as defined in Chapter 29 heading 2931.
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
• Label with commercial name and CAS number (CAS 65481-32-7) for easy verification
• Test for stabilizer additives to ensure they qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) without changing classification
• Avoid bulk mixtures to prevent reclassification as preparations