Electronics-Grade HeptaBDE Additive Mixture from Japan
High-purity mixture of heptabromodiphenyl ether for circuit board laminate flame retardancy. Falls under 3824.88.00.00 due to specified brominated diphenyl ether content per chapter note 3. Critical for consumer electronics manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include bill of lading notations specifying UN1840 n.o.s. (flammable solid) or appropriate hazmat class
• Maintain chain-of-custody records proving industrial end-use to avoid consumer product restrictions