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Nickel II Butanamine Phenolato Thiobis Stabilizer from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

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

• 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