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Diphenyldichlorosilane 98% Technical Grade

Technical grade diphenyldichlorosilane at 98% purity with minor impurities, remains classified under HTS 2931.90.0500 per Chapter 29 note (a) allowing impurities in chemically defined compounds. Used in industrial silicone rubber compounding and surface modification applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2931.90.60.00Higher: 44% vs 12.5%

If isomer mixture rather than single compound

Chapter note (b) directs isomer mixtures to separate organo-inorganic subheading.

2903.99.80.01Higher: 18% vs 12.5%

If hydrolyzed to silanol without chlorine

Hydrolyzed silanes lose organo-inorganic halide character, becoming halogenated alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Impurities must not exceed 2% and must be declared; excessive impurities trigger reclassification

• Use stainless steel containers to prevent reaction with moisture during ocean transport

• Pre-clear with CBP if stabilizer added exceeds Chapter 29 note (f) preservation limits