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Polyurethane Foam Flame Retardant Additive with Tris Phosphate

Liquid additive concentrate containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate for manufacturing flexible polyurethane foams used in furniture and automotive seating. Classified under 3824.83.00.00 per subheading note 3 due to the specific brominated phosphate content in this industrial preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 40%

If used as chemical preparation for rubber/plastic additives without POPs

Preparations for rubber/plastics not containing note 3 substances go to other chemical additive subheadings.

2933.39Lower: 16.5% vs 40%

If predominantly heterocyclic compounds

Mixtures where active ingredients are primarily heterocyclic rather than specified phosphates classified differently.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 40%

If contains mainly petroleum distillates as carrier

Solvent-based preparations dominated by petroleum oils fall under heading 2710.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) specifying exact concentration of restricted substance for customs valuation

Confirm receiving facility has proper ventilation and waste disposal for handling brominated flame retardants

Monitor REACH and TSCA inventory status; phase-out documentation may be required for continued imports