Technical Grade DBEDBC Flame Retardant

Technical grade Dibromoethyldibromocyclohexane (95-98% purity) is imported for industrial flame retardant applications in polyurethane foams and epoxy resins. Classified under HTS 2903.89.05.00 due to its specific chemical structure as a brominated cyclohexane derivative from aromatic sources. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined halogenated organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2903.89.20.00Higher: 30.5% vs 17.5%

If for other brominated cyclohexane derivatives

Similar aromatic-derived halogenated cyclanic hydrocarbons without the specific ethyl dibromo substitution fall in the general subheading.

3808.94.10.00Higher: 31.5% vs 17.5%

If when pre-formulated as goods specified in note 2 to Chapter 38

Certain pesticide or disinfectant formulations containing this compound as active ingredient shift to Chapter 38 classifications.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 17.5%

If containing significant alcohol impurities affecting classification

Presence of oxygen-function groups from manufacturing impurities could reclassify under ether/alcohol headings per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit commercial invoice specifying technical grade purity and CAS number (3322-93-8) to distinguish from research grade imports

Prepare for potential EPA scrutiny on brominated flame retardants; maintain records of intended end-use in approved applications

Use DOT-approved packaging for import; declare as 'flammable solid' per UN 3077 if containing residual solvents