2,5-Diphenyloxazole (PPO)

2,5-Diphenyloxazole is a fluorescent organic compound classified under HTS 2934.99.08.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound containing an oxazole ring with phenyl substituents. It is primarily used as a primary scintillator in liquid scintillation cocktails for detecting beta radiation in radiochemical analysis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.20.80.00Higher: 41.5% vs 6.5%

If imported primarily as fluorescent brightening agent for commercial textile applications

Synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents fall under Chapter 32 rather than Chapter 29 heterocyclic compounds.

3822.19.00Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If when pre-dissolved in scintillation solvent as ready-to-use cocktail

Mixtures for laboratory use containing the compound as minor component classified as diagnostic reagents, not pure compounds.

2909.30.60.00Higher: 30.5% vs 6.5%

If sold in aromatic ether formulations exceeding 50% concentration

Aromatic ethers with different functional priority may take precedence over heterocyclic classification per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis confirming 99%+ purity as required for research chemicals

Include end-use statement specifying scintillation/radiochemical applications to avoid misclassification as general dye

Ensure proper UN-approved packaging for flammable solids (UN3345) with hazard class 4.1 labeling