Dibutyltin Oxide Polyurethane Catalyst from Japan
Specialty dibutyltin oxide formulation optimized for polyurethane foam production, acting as gelling and blowing catalyst. Falls under HTS 2931.90.90.21 as the pure organo-tin compound before formulation into end-use mixtures. Excluded from Chapter 38 as it's a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Label with exact CAS number 818-08-6 and concentration to avoid mixture classification challenges
• Comply with IMDG/UN packaging for toxic solids (UN2788); improper packaging risks customs delays
• Maintain batch traceability; impurities >1% may trigger reclassification under Chapter 38 provisions