Industrial HBCD for EPS Foam from Japan
Hexabromocyclododecane specifically for expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam flame retardancy in building insulation. Classified 2903.89.70.10 as chemically defined halogenated cyclododecane per Chapter 29; end-use doesn't affect classification. Note (e) solvent/dilution exclusions don't apply to pure form.
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 EPS foam application in documentation but emphasize chemical purity for Chapter 29
• Check country-specific bans; EPS HBCD use restricted in many regions post-Stockholm
• Validate against 2013 EPA significant new use rules for HBCD import