Tributyltin Chloride Stabilizer from China
Tributyltin chloride is an organotin compound used as a PVC stabilizer and biocide. Falls under 2931.90.90.52 as an organo-inorganic compound with tin-carbon bonds, distinguished from sulfonated derivatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• TBT compounds restricted under Aquatic Nuisance Species Act; require EPA TSCA approval
• Include butyltin speciation analysis to confirm structure
• Hazardous waste manifest required for >1000 lb shipments