Dimethyldichlorosilane from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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