Octabromodiphenyl Oxide (OBDPO) from Japan
Octabromodiphenyl oxide contains eight bromine atoms and serves as a brominated flame retardant for electronics and building materials. Classified under HTS 2909.30.0700 as one of the two specifically enumerated halogenated aromatic ethers. It offers excellent UV stability for outdoor applications.
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
• Submit HPLC or GC-MS analysis reports verifying octabromodiphenyl oxide as principal component (>90%)
• Declare exact bromine substitution pattern in commercial invoice to distinguish from other polybrominated diphenyl oxides
• Maintain records of downstream plastic/rubber manufacturing use to support Chapter 29 organic compound classification