Tetrabromocyclooctane (TBCO) from China
Tetrabromocyclooctane is a brominated cyclic alkane used primarily as a flame retardant additive in plastics and polymers. It falls under HTS 2903.89.60.00 as a halogenated derivative of cyclanic hydrocarbons, specifically named in the tariff schedule. This white crystalline powder provides high bromine content for effective fire suppression in materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm REACH compliance for EU markets or TSCA registration for US
• Verify purity levels (>98%) as impurities may affect classification; include certificate of analysis
• Check for flame retardant restrictions under Stockholm Convention; avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as general brominated hydrocarbon