Vinyltriethoxysilane from China
Although silicones often classified elsewhere, vinyltriethoxysilane with Si-C vinyl bond qualifies as organo-inorganic under 2931.90.90 when imported as pure compound. Silane coupling agent for composites; chapter notes distinguish from polymers.
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
• Flammable liquid UN1993; distillation residue documentation often required
• Common misclassification to 3910 silicone oils—prove monomer status with GC analysis
• REACH Annex XVII restrictions apply to certain silanes