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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