High Purity Dibutyltin Oxide Catalyst
High purity grade (>99%) dibutyltin oxide used in esterification and transesterification reactions in fine chemical manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2931.90.90.21 as a specific organo-tin compound per the statistical suffix. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined compounds with tin directly linked to carbon.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 3.7% | +25.0% | 28.7% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 3.7% | โ | 3.7% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 3.7% | โ | 3.7% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 3.7% | โ | 3.7% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 3.7% | โ | 3.7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied supported on carrier for catalytic use
If classified as other organo-tin compounds without specific dibutyltin oxide suffix
Broader organo-tin category applies if not meeting exact statistical reporting criteria for 2931.90.90.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Provide detailed spectroscopic analysis (FTIR, NMR) confirming dibutyltin structure to support 2931 classification
โข Check REACH/SVHC compliance; organo-tins are candidate substances requiring additional import notifications
โข Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption; degradation could lead to mixture classification under 3824
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