Commercial Hexabromobiphenyl Additive (95% Purity) from Japan
Industrial-grade hexabromobiphenyl at 95% purity with stabilizers, used in ABS resin flame retardancy. Classified under HTS 2903.94.00.00 as it meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds with allowable stabilizers for transport. Primarily imported for electronics housing production.
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
• Include stabilizer composition in import documentation to justify Chapter 29 classification per chapter note (f)
• Check for Stockholm Convention restrictions as persistent organic pollutants may trigger additional EPA import notifications
• Ensure invoice specifies 'for industrial use only' to prevent retail packing misclassification