Technical Grade Tetrabromocyclooctane Powder

Technical grade TBCO (95-98% purity) supplied as fine powder for industrial flame retardant compounding in polyolefins. Falls under HTS 2903.89.60.00 as the specifically named cyclanic halogenated derivative, even with minor impurities allowed per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

2903.89.40Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If purity below technical specification or mixed isomers

General 'other' halogenated cyclanic hydrocarbons cover less specific or impure forms.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If supplied with added solvents for safe transport

Chapter note (e) allows solvent solutions, but if solvent renders product use-specific, it shifts to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact purity percentage; levels below 90% risk reclassification to 2903.89.40

Use anti-caking stabilized packaging as permitted by chapter note (f) without changing classification

Prepare for incineration-only disposal declarations due to brominated content regulations