Lowilite 27 UV Absorber C7-C9 Esters from Canada
3-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-(tert-butyl)-4-hydroxybenzene propanoic acid C7-C9 esters (Lowilite 27) is a liquid UV stabilizer explicitly under HTS 2933.99.08.00. This benzotriazole derivative protects polyolefins and engineering plastics from light-induced degradation. It's supplied as branched/linear alkyl esters for broad solubility.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify exact alkyl chain distribution (C7-C9) in technical data sheet
• Use UN-approved plastic drums or IBC totes for liquid import
• Avoid 2909 ester classification by documenting primary heterocyclic UV function