2,5-Diphenyloxazole Scintillation Grade from Japan
High-purity 2,5-Diphenyloxazole (PPO) specifically refined for nuclear spectroscopy applications, classified under HTS 2934.99.08.00. This aromatic oxazole derivative exhibits optimal fluorescence quantum yield when dissolved in toluene or pseudocumene scintillators. Used in environmental monitoring and medical isotope research.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require lot-specific HPLC chromatograms showing <0.1% impurities for research-grade verification
• Declare exact CAS number (92-71-7) and molecular formula (C15H11NO) on commercial invoice
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification if destined for US research facilities handling radiochemicals