Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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

Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2931.90.30.00