Hexabromobiphenyl Flame Retardant Powder from Japan
Pure hexabromobiphenyl compound used as a brominated flame retardant additive in plastic manufacturing. This halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon falls under HTS 2903.94.00.00 due to its specific chemical structure with six bromine atoms attached to a biphenyl core. It is supplied as a fine powder for industrial mixing.
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
• Verify compliance with EPA TSCA regulations and obtain positive CAS number certification for hexabromobiphenyl (CAS 59080-40-9)
• Provide detailed chemical safety data sheets (MSDS) and ensure packaging meets UN hazardous materials transport standards
• Avoid misclassification as general brominated mixtures; confirm purity >98% to stay under this specific subheading