Tetrabromophenol A from Japan
Tetrabromophenol A (2,4,6-tribromophenol with additional bromination) is a brominated phenol with only halogen substituents. HTS 2908.19.60.00 applies to this 'other' derivative used in flame retardant synthesis. Bromine provides higher flame suppression than chlorine analogs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Brominated compounds require additional REACH-like documentation for persistence/bioaccumulation under TSCA
• Verify 'only halogen' status; bromination catalysts may leave metallic impurities requiring 2931 classification
• Technical grade imports common; ensure bulk packaging doesn't qualify as 'retail packing' under Note 2(g)