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PBTC 50% Aqueous Solution from China

50% PBTC in water represents standard commercial concentration for water treatment injection systems. Remains classified under HTS 2931.90.70.00 per Chapter 29 note 1(d) allowing aqueous solutions of named compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Concentration <50% water may shift to Chapter 38 formulated products; verify exact assay

• DOT 8 corrosive label required; IBC tote specifications must match UN recommendations

• Biocontamination testing often required for water treatment chemical imports