Dibutyltin Dilaurate

Dibutyltin dilaurate is an organo-tin catalyst with tin-carbon bonds, used primarily as a catalyst in silicone and polyurethane production. It falls under HTS 2931.90.90.29 as other organo-tin compounds per Chapter 29 notes on direct metal-carbon linkages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%+25.0%28.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.7%โ€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.90.50Higher: 40% vs 28.7%

If supplied as reaction accelerator mixture for paints

Catalyst preparations for paints fall under Chapter 38; pure compounds remain in Chapter 29.

2931.90.90.10Same rate: 28.7%

If classified as organo-lead compounds instead

Organo-lead has separate subheading; tin compounds specifically under .90.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide TSCA certification and confirm <0.1% nonylphenol content to meet EPA stabilizer regulations

โ€ข Label with exact tin content and CAS number (77-58-7) for customs verification

โ€ข Prevent reclassification as plastic additive mixture under 3824 if purity exceeds 98%