Trimethylindium

Trimethylindium (InMe3) is an organoindium precursor for III-V semiconductors with In-C bonds defining 2931.90.90 classification. Pyrophoric liquid excluded from inorganic indium (Ch28) by chapter organo-inorganic notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%+25.0%28.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.7%โ€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 28.7%

If inorganic indium compounds

Indium oxides/salts without C-In bonds remain in Chapter 28.

2853Lower: 12.8% vs 28.7%

If other metal-hydrogen compounds

If classified by hydride characteristics rather than organometallic function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข UN3058 Pyrophoric solid packaging; nitrogen-padded containers mandatory

โ€ข ITAR/EAR export control verification for semiconductor end-use

โ€ข Extremely air-sensitive; import permits may specify direct cleanroom delivery

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