PBB Fire Retardant Chemical Mixture from Japan
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 — 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%
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with POPs treaty; provide analytical certificates
• Common issue: Incomplete chain-of-custody documentation