Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBA) from Mexico
Tetrabromobisphenol A is a brominated flame retardant chemically defined as 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol, a halogenated derivative of phenols containing only bromine substituents. It falls under HTS 2908.19.25.00 as a specific derivative of phenols or phenol-alcohols with exclusively halogen substitution. Primarily used in plastics and electronics manufacturing for fire safety.
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Import Tips
• Verify purity and ensure product meets chemical definition as TBBA without additional functional groups to avoid reclassification under other Chapter 29 headings
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and TSCA certification, as TBBA is regulated under EPA for chemical import notifications
• Watch for REACH compliance documentation if sourced from EU, and avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as a mixture which shifts to heading 3824