FR-522 Dibromoneopentylglycol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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