2903.89.40.00/1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Technical Grade/Japan

1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Technical Grade from Japan

1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a brominated flame retardant classified as a halogenated derivative of cyclanic hydrocarbons under HTS 2903.89.40.00. This technical grade product consists primarily of stereoisomers used in industrial applications for fire safety. It meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds with bromine directly linked to the cyclic carbon structure.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify TSCA pre-manufacture notice compliance and obtain EPA authorization for US imports due to HBCD restrictions under TSCA

• Include detailed chemical composition certificates and stereoisomer analysis to confirm classification under 2903.89.40.00

• Check Stockholm Convention compliance; HBCD is listed as a persistent organic pollutant requiring special handling permits