High-Purity PPO for Plastic Scintillators from Japan
Ultra-pure 2,5-Diphenyloxazole (PPO) dissolved at 2% in polystyrene for extruded plastic scintillator sheets, under HTS 2934.99.08.00 when imported as pure active ingredient. Essential for high-energy physics detectors and security screening systems. Provides 360nm emission peak matching PMT sensitivity.
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
• Specify 'Active Ingredient Only' on invoice when importing bulk powder separate from polymer matrix
• Provide solubility data in common solvents (toluene >10g/100ml) for end-use verification
• Comply with ITAR export controls if ultimate destination involves nuclear detection equipment