FR-522 Dibromoneopentylglycol from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide NMR or GC-MS data proving dibromoneopentylglycol identity; check EU POPs restrictions on brominated compounds
• Segregate from amines to prevent decomposition during shipping