Melamine for Flame Retardant Production from Japan
Specialty melamine used as a precursor for nitrogen-based flame retardants in plastics. Classified in HTS 2933.61.00.00 for its pure triazine structure per Chapter 29 notes (a) and (c).
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
• Include end-use statement if requested; flame retardant applications rarely affect classification
• Verify no halogenation which could shift to different Chapter 29 headings