Flame Guard 10V0 (Octabromodiphenyl Oxide Blend) from Japan
Flame Guard 10V0 contains octabromodiphenyl oxide as primary active for V-0 rated ABS plastics. Although a blend, classified under HTS 2909.30.0700 when OBDPO constitutes the principal characteristic. Developed for high-flow molding applications in electronics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Composition certificate must demonstrate OBDPO as >85% of total brominated content
• UL 94 testing reports support flame retardant classification over general chemical
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger Chapter 38 preparations classification