Tributyltin Chloride Stabilizer from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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