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High-Purity Mixed Alkylbenzene for Electronics from Germany

Ultra-pure alkylbenzene mixtures used as dielectric fluids in electrical transformers and capacitors. HTS 3817.00.1500 covers these low-conductivity synthetic fluids replacing PCBs. Essential for high-voltage equipment insulation with excellent dielectric strength.

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

• Submit dielectric breakdown voltage (>30kV) and dissipation factor (<0.001) test results

• Certify PCB-free status with GC-MS analysis per EPA Method 8082

• Specify electrical insulation end-use to avoid solvent misclassification