2931.90.30.00/Tetraethyl Lead (TEL)/Germany

Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) from Germany

Tetraethyl lead is an aromatic organo-inorganic compound used historically as an antiknock additive in gasoline. It falls under HTS 2931.90.30.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, specifically aromatic organo-inorganic compounds with metal-carbon bonds. Classified here due to its organometallic structure containing lead directly linked to carbon.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI and obtain chemical analysis certificates confirming aromatic organo-inorganic classification

• Comply with EPA regulations on lead compounds; provide safety data sheets and transport permits for hazardous materials

• Avoid misclassification as petroleum additives (Chapter 27); emphasize organometallic structure in documentation