Industrial Paint Flame Retardant Additive Tris Phosphate Blend from China
Viscous blend containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate for incorporation into intumescent coatings for steel structures. Classified in 3824.83.00.00 due to specific inclusion of the subheading note 3 substance in this chemical preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include compatibility test data with specific paint bases to prevent classification disputes
• Comply with VOC emission standards for paint additives containing halogenated compounds
• Monitor shelf life closely as brominated phosphates can degrade in certain paint formulations