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%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
• 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