Commercial DecaBDE Plastic Flame Retardant Blend from Mexico
Industrial blend containing decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) for enhancing fire resistance in high-impact polystyrene plastics. Classified under 3824.88.00.00 per subheading note 3 due to octabromodiphenyl ether content. Primarily used in electronics housing and automotive components.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm exact PBDE congener profile via lab analysis to ensure subheading 3824.88 qualification and avoid general chemical classification
• Prepare for POPs Convention documentation and potential quotas on brominated flame retardants
• Label shipments clearly as hazardous materials; common pitfall is insufficient UN proper shipping name declarations