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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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