High-Purity β-HBCD Isomer from Mexico
Beta-isomer enriched hexabromocyclododecane (>90% purity) for specialty polymer flame retardant applications. HTS 2903.89.70.10 applies as 'other HBCDs' under Chapter 29 note (a) for chemically defined compounds, with stereoisomer specificity. The brominated cyclododecane qualifies as halogenated cyclanic hydrocarbon derivative.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide chiral HPLC analysis certificates proving β-isomer enrichment for customs verification
• Monitor EU POPs regulation; β-isomer may have transitional approvals unlike α
• Declare exact bromination degree (6 Br atoms) to confirm cyclododecane structure