2933.61.00.00/Melamine for Flame Retardant Production/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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