Dibutyltin Oxide (DBTO) from China

Dibutyltin oxide is a white, solid organo-tin compound used primarily as a catalyst in the production of polyurethanes and silicones. It falls under HTS 2931.90.90.21 as an organo-inorganic compound containing tin directly linked to carbon atoms, specifically classified within organo-tin compounds. This chemically defined compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.

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

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm identity as dibutyltin oxide per Chapter 29 note (a)

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing toxicity; organo-tin compounds require EPA TSCA registration for US import

Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product meets 'separate chemically defined compound' criteria to prevent reclassification