Melamine for Flame Retardant Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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