Cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl from Germany
Cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (CMT) is an organometallic compound used as an antiknock additive in fuels (MMT precursor). Falls under 2931.90.90.52 as 'other organo-inorganic compounds' with manganese-carbon bonds directly linked.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• EPA registration required for fuel additive use; include TSCA inventory status
• Classify as UN 3388 organometallic substance; use Type 4J1 drums maximum
• Provide spectral analysis confirming Mn-C bonds to prevent Chapter 28 misclassification