Dimethyldichlorosilane from China
Dimethyldichlorosilane is a chemically defined organo-silicon compound with the formula (CH3)2SiCl2, used primarily as a precursor in silicone polymer production. It falls under HTS 2931.90.90.10 as an organo-inorganic compound where silicon is directly linked to carbon atoms, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds containing nonmetals like silicon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical purity certificates to verify classification under Chapter 29 organo-silicon provisions
• Declare exact chemical composition and CAS number (75-94-5) to avoid misclassification into Chapter 28 inorganic silicon compounds
• Check for REACH/ TSCA compliance; common pitfall is inadequate hazard labeling leading to customs holds