Tributyltin Chloride Stabilizer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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