Trimethyl Bismuth

Trimethyl bismuth (Bi(CH3)3) is a volatile organobismuth compound with bismuth-carbon bonds, used in MOCVD semiconductor manufacturing. Classified under 2931.90.90 as other organo-inorganic compounds per chapter notes defining heading 2931 for metal-carbon linkages. Excluded from organosulfur (2930) or heterocyclic categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%β€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2845.90.01.00Lower: 25% vs 28.7%

If classified primarily by bismuth content rather than organic function

Inorganic bismuth compounds without qualifying organo-inorganic metal-carbon bonds fall in Chapter 28.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If when imported as CVD precursor mixture with stabilizers

Prepared chemical mixtures for specific industrial processes classified as preparations in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide CVD process end-use documentation; may qualify for duty-free research exemptions under HTSUS

β€’ Flammable solidβ€”requires DOT SP 188 or UN-approved packaging with proper hazard class labeling

β€’ Check REACH compliance if transshipping through EU; bismuth compounds increasingly scrutinized

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