Technical Grade Pentabromoethylbenzene from Mexico
Technical grade pentabromoethylbenzene contains minor impurities but remains a separate chemically defined organic compound. Classified under HTS 2903.99.23.00 per chapter notes allowing impurities in halogenated aromatic derivatives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include impurity analysis in documentation to affirm it's not a mixture reclassifiable under Chapter 38
• Register under TSCA if new to US inventory
• Label containers with UN numbers for hazardous material transport