Ixol B 251 Flame Retardant

Ixol B 251 is a commercial grade of dibromoneopentylglycol used as a reactive brominated flame retardant in rigid polyurethane foams for furniture and insulation. Classified under HTS 2905.59.30.00 due to its chemical identity as a dibrominated derivative of an acyclic alcohol, fitting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined 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.

2905.42.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If derivatized with additional functional groups beyond simple halogenation

Derivatives like ethers or esters of halogenated acyclic alcohols shift to specific oxygen-function subheadings per Chapter 29 ester/salt notes.

3808.94.10.00Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If for goods of a kind used as flame retardants in specific applications

If marketed solely for pesticide or disinfectant use rather than general chemical, it may classify under Chapter 38 goods.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If containing heterocyclic elements from impurities

Presence of unintended heterocyclic rings excludes it from acyclic alcohols, moving to Chapter 29 heterocyclic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm commercial grade matches technical specs via CoA; label as UN3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance if >30% concentration

Avoid misdeclaration as generic brominated compound to prevent duty reassessment