Irganox NiStab 2942 UV Absorber
Commercial-grade [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-phenolato)(2-,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), nickel II, branded as a hindered phenol-nickel complex for preventing photodegradation in polyolefins. Classified under HTS 2942.00.03.00 as this exact named aromatic coordination compound per statistical suffix, distinguished from other organic compounds by its specific structure.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when supplied as a mixture with antioxidants for specific polymer applications
Blends where this compound is one constituent classify as rubber/plastic additives in 3812, not pure Chapter 29 compounds.
If considered primarily an organo-sulfur compound without phenolic dominance
Chapter notes prioritize sulfur compounds in 2930, but phenolic/metal functions place it last in 2942; depends on principal function.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying CAS number (if assigned) and trade name linking to 2942.00.03.00; generic 'nickel stabilizer' descriptions trigger exams
• For bulk powder imports, ensure anti-dusting agent additives comply with Chapter 29 note (g) and don't change classification
Related Products under HTS 2942.00.03.00
Nickel Butylphenolate Complex Polymer Additive
High-purity [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-phenolato)(2-,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), nickel II used at 0.1-0.5% loading in masterbatches for outdoor plastic applications. This HTS 2942.00.03.00 covers its chemically defined structure as a modified aromatic nickel complex, excluded from earlier headings like 2930 due to coordination chemistry.
Nickel II Butanamine Phenolato Thiobis Stabilizer
This is the specific nickel(II) complex [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-phenolato)(2-,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), a coordination compound used primarily as a light and heat stabilizer for polymers. It falls under HTS 2942.00.03.00 as an 'other organic compound' containing a metal (nickel) directly linked to carbon atoms via organo-sulfur and phenolic ligands, per Chapter 29 notes on coordination compounds classified by the latest numerical heading.