Flame Guard EBTBPI Additive from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide EPA TSCA inventory confirmation and bromine content assay; pitfall is bulk packaging mistaken for Chapter 39 plastics
• Use DOT-approved drums for transport due to brominated compound regulations
• Cross-check against Stockholm Convention for POPs exemption status