Polyurethane Foam Flame Retardant Additive with Tris Phosphate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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