FR-522 Dibromoneopentylglycol

FR-522 is a high-purity dibromoneopentylglycol variant employed as a reactive flame retardant in unsaturated polyester resins and coatings. It qualifies for HTS 2905.59.30.00 as a named halogenated derivative of acyclic alcohols, adhering to chapter provisions for chemically pure organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.59.90.00Lower: 30.5% vs 35%

If imported with stabilizers exceeding Chapter 29 note (f) limits

Added stabilizers for transport that alter suitability for specific use push classification out of pure compound headings to mixtures.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 35%

If primarily functioning as a saturated acyclic polyol derivative

Chapter notes on oxygen functions may redirect highly substituted alcohol halides to carboxylic acid-related headings if misinterpretated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide NMR or GC-MS data proving dibromoneopentylglycol identity; check EU POPs restrictions on brominated compounds

Segregate from amines to prevent decomposition during shipping