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Vinyltriethoxysilane from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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