Dibromoneopentylglycol (FR-513) from Canada
Dibromoneopentylglycol, chemically known as 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol, is a halogenated acyclic alcohol used primarily as a reactive flame retardant in polyurethane foams and resins. It falls under HTS 2905.59.30.00 as a specific brominated derivative of neopentylglycol, an acyclic diol, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with halogen directly linked to carbon.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and provide chemical analysis certificates to confirm it meets the exact specification for 2905.59.30.00; ensure SDS includes CAS 3296-90-0
• Watch for REACH and TSCA pre-notice requirements for flame retardants