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Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide Flame Retardant Powder from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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