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Lowilite HY 77 Polymer Stabilizer from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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