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PBDE Textile Flame Retardant Formulation from Japan

Liquid concentrate preparation with hexa- and octabromodiphenyl ethers for spray application on upholstery and curtains. Meets HTS 3824.88.00.00 criteria as a specified goods mixture containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Used in hospitality and public transport industries.

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

• Provide REACH compliance certificates for EU-origin PBDEs and TSCA declarations for US entry

• Test for restricted isomer content; decaBDE-alpha impurities may trigger different regulations