Octabromodiphenyl Ether Flame Retardant Mixture from Germany
A chemical preparation containing octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE) used as a flame retardant additive in plastics and textiles. This mixture falls under HTS 3824.88.00.00 because it contains brominated diphenyl ethers as specified in subheading note 3 to chapter 38. It is imported for industrial applications requiring fire safety standards.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify EPA TSCA compliance and obtain prior import notifications for PBDE-containing mixtures due to regulatory restrictions
• Include detailed chemical composition certificates and safety data sheets (SDS) to confirm classification under subheading note 3
• Avoid misclassification as general plastic additives (390x series); PBDE content triggers this specific hazardous goods heading