HBCD Stabilized for Transport from Japan
Hexabromocyclododecane with added anticaking stabilizer, packaged for safe bulk transport in plastic production. Classified in 2903.89.70.10 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation/transport without changing general use character. Remains a chemically defined halogenated cyclic hydrocarbon.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify stabilizer type/percentage (<2%) in commercial invoice to qualify under Chapter 29 transport exception
• TSCA import certification required; declare as PMN-exempt if matching existing inventory
• Avoid solvent solutions exceeding transport safety thresholds to prevent Chapter 29 note (e) reclassification