Magnesium Hydroxide Flame Retardant from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Particle size distribution cert needed for customs valuation consistency