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Circuit Board Flame Retardant Resin Additive Tris Phosphate

Specialty resin modifier containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate for epoxy laminates used in printed circuit boards. Falls under 3824.83.00.00 as a preparation of the chemical industry containing the note 3 listed brominated phosphate ester.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 42.5%

If non-POP flame retardants for plastics

Similar resin additives without listed POP substances classified as other plastic additives.

3506.91Lower: 14.6% vs 42.5%

If adhesive functionality predominates

Preparations primarily functioning as adhesives for laminates fall under heading 3506.

3907.99Lower: 19% vs 42.5%

If epoxy resin dominates mixture

Mixtures where resins constitute principal component classified as synthetic polymers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide UL certification or test reports linking additive to specific flame ratings achieved

• Declare RoHS exemption status if applicable for continued use in electronic components

• Segregate storage from moisture-sensitive electronics materials due to hygroscopic nature