Lowilite HY 77 Polymer Stabilizer from China
Lowilite HY 77 contains bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate as the active HALS ingredient for protecting plastics from photodegradation. Classified specifically under HTS 3812.39.70.00 due to its role as a compound stabilizer for rubber and plastics applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer's specification sheet confirming CAS 41556-26-7 identity and >98% purity
• Classify as Environmentally Hazardous Substance per IMDG Code 9.1 for ocean transport
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'plastic additive' which triggers 3824 reclassification