Diphenyldichlorosilane

Diphenyldichlorosilane (CAS 149-76-8) is an aromatic organosilicon compound with the formula (C6H5)2SiCl2, classified under HTS 2931.90.0500 as a specific organo-inorganic compound containing silicon directly linked to carbon atoms in aromatic rings. It serves as a key intermediate in silicone polymer synthesis and silane coupling agent production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2931.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 10%

If containing arsenic, lead, or mercury directly linked to carbon

Chapter notes specify organo-inorganic compounds with nonmetals/metals like arsenic/lead fall under separate subheading 2931.90.30.

2850.00Higher: 13.7% vs 10%

If classified as metal halide rather than organo-inorganic

Silicon halides without aromatic carbon linkage might fall under Chapter 28 inorganic compounds.

3815.90.50.00Higher: 40% vs 10%

If imported as reaction mass or mixture with solvents

Solutions exceeding transport-only criteria per Chapter 29 note (e) shift to Chapter 38 reaction mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm 99%+ purity certification to meet Chapter 29 chemical compound requirements

Verify proper UN-approved packaging for corrosive liquids (UN 2434) to avoid customs delays

Include end-use statement distinguishing industrial intermediate use from consumer applications