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Polyurethane Foam Flame Retardant Additive with Tris Phosphate from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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