PBB Fire Retardant Chemical Mixture from Germany
Mixture containing polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) used as a flame retardant additive in plastics production, under HTS 3824.82.90.00 per subheading note 3. These are legacy chemicals phased out but still appear in waste streams.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with POPs treaty; provide analytical certificates
• Common issue: Incomplete chain-of-custody documentation