Tetrabromobisphenol A Technical Grade 99% from China

Technical grade Tetrabromobisphenol A with 99% purity is a white to off-white powder used as a reactive flame retardant in epoxy resins for printed circuit boards. Classified under HTS 2908.19.25.00 as it matches the chemical definition of a halogen-only substituted phenol derivative, even with minor impurities allowed by Chapter 29 notes. Essential for electronics industry fire retardancy.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include certificate of analysis confirming ≥99% TBBA content to prevent disputes over impurity levels affecting Chapter 29 classification

Comply with TSCA Premanufacture Notice if aggregate imports exceed reporting thresholds; maintain records for 5 years

Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale, which could trigger reclassification under preparations in heading 3824