Millad 3988 Nucleating Agent from Germany
Millad 3988 is the commercial grade of Dimethyl benzylidene sorbitol (DMDBS) used by plastics manufacturers as a clarifying nucleating agent. Classified under HTS 2932.99.55.00 due to its specific chemical identity as the named aromatic heterocyclic compound. Supplied as >99% pure white powder for injection molding applications.
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
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