Athermal Aluminum Trihydroxide (Cable Compounds) from China
High-purity aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) specifically processed for low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) cable insulation compounds. Classified HTS 2818.30.00.00 for chemically defined status with optimized particle morphology for dispersion. Releases water vapor at 200°C for flame suppression.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Specify laser diffraction particle size distribution (D50, D98) in commercial invoices
• Include REACH compliance for European-sourced material and RoHS declarations
• Avoid classifying ultrafine grades (<1μm) as nanomaterials requiring special declarations