Tributyltin Oxide from China

Tributyltin oxide is an organo-tin compound where tin atoms are directly linked to carbon atoms in butyl groups, classifying it under HTS 2931.90.90.29 as other organo-tin compounds. It is commonly used as a biocide in antifouling paints for marine applications.

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 REACH and TSCA registration due to strict environmental regulations on organotin biocides

Include detailed safety data sheets (SDS) and confirm Sn-C bonding for proper Chapter 29 classification

Avoid misclassification as pesticide formulations under Chapter 38; pure compounds stay in 2931