Tributyltin Oxide from Japan
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 — 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
• 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