Technical Grade Tetrabromocyclooctane Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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