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2931.90.30.00/Tetraethyl Lead (TEL)/Japan

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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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