Tinuvin 765 Light Stabilizer

Tinuvin 765 is bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) used in polymer formulations to prevent UV degradation. It falls under HTS 3812.39.70.00 as a specific compound stabilizer for plastics, providing long-term thermal and light stability to materials like polyolefins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3812.39Same rate: 35%

If sold as part of mixed antioxidant formulation

Mixtures of antioxidants and stabilizers fall under 3812.39.10 rather than single specified compounds.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If impure or contains other chemical substances

Preparations not purely the named compound may classify as other chemical preparations in 3824.

2933.39.41.00Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If imported as bulk heterocyclic compound without plastic stabilizer labeling

As a piperidine derivative, it could classify under Chapter 29 heterocyclic compounds if not presented as rubber/plastic stabilizer.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming exact composition matches the HTS specific description

Ensure proper hazardous materials declaration (UN 3077) for environmental hazard classification during shipping

Include end-use certificates to avoid reclassification as general plastic additives under broader subheadings