Hexabromobiphenyl Technical Grade Flakes
Technical grade hexabromobiphenyl in flake form for melt-blending into thermoplastics. This halogenated derivative of biphenyl is specifically enumerated under tariff item 2903.94.00 as a separate chemically defined compound, used primarily in high-performance flame retardant applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flakes contain impurities or additives that make them a mixture rather than a pure compound.
Mixtures of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons not meeting Chapter 29 criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flakes are in a form that does not render them particularly suitable for a specific use beyond general flame retardancy, as per Chapter 29 Note 1(e)
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to CBSA showing the chemical identity and purity
• Consider whether the physical form (flakes) affects classification under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.94.00
Commercial Hexabromobiphenyl Additive (95% Purity)
Commercial hexabromobiphenyl additive at 95% purity with stabilizers, used as a flame retardant in ABS resins. This halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon is a separate chemically defined organic compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and Note 1(f) for added stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport.
Hexabromobiphenyl Flame Retardant Powder
Pure hexabromobiphenyl compound used as a brominated flame retardant additive in plastic manufacturing. This halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon is classified under tariff item 2903.94.00 due to its specific chemical structure with six bromine atoms on the biphenyl ring, meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Stabilized Hexabromobiphenyl for Export (with Anticaking Agent)
Hexabromobiphenyl with 0.5% anticaking agent added per Chapter 29 Note 1(f) for preservation during transport. The primary chemically defined compound remains classified under tariff item 2903.94.00, as the anticaking agent is necessary for preservation and does not render the product particularly suitable for a specific use.