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.
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 formulated as a ready-to-use additive mixture with diluents or other stabilizers
Commercial preparations containing this compound as an effective constituent for rubber/plastic stabilization fall under 3812, taking precedence over pure compounds in Chapter 29.
If for technical grade material with impurities or dissolved in solvents for transport
If not meeting Chapter 29 purity standards (e.g., contains >1% impurities), it classifies as 'other chemical preparations' in 3824 rather than a separate chemically defined compound.
If imported as the ligand precursor without nickel coordination
The organic phenolato-thiobis ligand alone (without metal) would classify under phenolic compounds in 2907; metal coordination shifts it to 2942 per note 5(C)(3).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming the exact structure matches HTS 2942.00.03.00 to avoid reclassification
• Register under TSCA for chemical import notification at least 90 days prior; verify EPA compliance for polymer additives
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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.
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.