Magnesium Hydroxide Flame Retardant

Micronized magnesium hydroxide used as a halogen-free flame retardant in plastics and cables. Classified in HTS 2816.10.00.00 as it's chemically defined without organic additives exceeding note limits. Surface-treated for dispersion but remains inorganic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+25.0%28.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%—3.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%—3.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%—3.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%—3.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.1%

If coated with stearates or organic modifiers

Organic-stabilized preparations excluded by chapter note 2.

3812.39Lower: 15% vs 28.1%

If mixed with antimony trioxide as synergist

Prepared rubber/plastic accelerators or antioxidants go to 3812.

3901Lower: 16.5% vs 28.1%

If incorporated into polymer masterbatch

Finished plastic materials containing the compound classified by polymer type.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify coating type in entry docs; silane treatments may push to 3824 if >2% organic

• Particle size distribution cert needed for customs valuation consistency

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Magnesium Hydroxide Powder

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Magnesium Peroxide Granules

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High-Purity Magnesium Hydroxide

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Food-Grade Magnesium Hydroxide

FCC-grade magnesium hydroxide approved as food additive for acidity regulation. Remains under HTS 2816.10.00.00 as pure inorganic hydroxide, not a processed food ingredient. Used in supplements and fortification.

Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension

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Technical Grade Magnesium Peroxide

Technical-grade MgO2 powder used as an oxygen release agent in aquaculture and soil remediation. It qualifies for HTS 2816.10.00.00 specifically as a peroxide of magnesium, separate from other peroxides like hydrogen peroxide. High purity ensures classification in Chapter 28.