Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide Flame Retardant Powder

Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide (EBTBPI) is a brominated aromatic imide compound used primarily as a high-performance flame retardant additive in plastics and polymers. It falls under HTS 2925.19.10.00 as a chemically defined aromatic imide derivative, matching the specific subheading for this compound. This white to off-white powder provides excellent thermal stability and flame suppression without significantly affecting material properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 16.5%

If blended with polymers or supplied as masterbatch

Blends or preparations of flame retardants not meeting chemical purity standards fall under mixtures in Chapter 38 rather than pure organic compounds.

2903.99.80.01Lower: 15.5% vs 16.5%

If classified primarily by brominated hydrocarbon structure

Alternative view emphasizes halogenated aromatic structure over imide function, placing it in earlier halogenated derivatives heading per chapter note precedence.

3808.94.10.00Higher: 31.5% vs 16.5%

If for pesticide or disinfectant formulations

If marketed for biocidal use rather than flame retardancy, it shifts to goods specified in Note 1 to Chapter 38 for pesticidal organic compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify TSCA pre-registration for US entry and provide SDS with brominated content details; common pitfall is misclassifying as generic plastic additive under Chapter 39

Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous material standards for flame retardants

Obtain supplier certificates confirming 99%+ purity to match the chemically defined compound requirement

Related Products under HTS 2925.19.10.00

Saytex BT-93 Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide

Saytex BT-93 is the commercial grade of ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide, a tetrabrominated aromatic imide serving as a non-migrating flame retardant for engineering thermoplastics like nylon and polyolefins. Classified under HTS 2925.19.10.00 due to its precise chemical structure as an aromatic imide derivative. It offers superior light stability and processability in high-temperature applications.

Flame Guard EBTBPI Additive

Flame Guard EBTBPI is industrial-grade ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide used in flame-retardant formulations for wire insulation and electronic enclosures. It qualifies for HTS 2925.19.10.00 as the explicitly named aromatic imide, a separate chemically defined organic compound with bromine substituents on the phthalimide structure. This additive maintains mechanical integrity in filled polymers.

Pure Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide Crystals

High-purity ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide crystals (99.5%+) are supplied for synthesis of advanced flame retardants and polymer masterbatches. This aromatic imide is specifically enumerated under HTS 2925.19.10.00, fitting chapter note (a) for separate chemically defined compounds. Ideal for applications requiring minimal impurities.

BT-93W Wet-Cake Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide

BT-93W is a wet-cake form of ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide containing minimal water for easier handling in flame retardant production. Still classified under HTS 2925.19.10.00 as the core chemically defined aromatic imide per chapter note (d) for water-dissolved products. Used in nylon compounding for electrical components.