Pentabromodiphenyl Ether Polymer Concentrate from Japan
30% pentabromodiphenyl ether concentrate in epoxy resin carrier for composite materials. Classified in 3824.88.00.00 for containing specified pentaBDE per subheading note 3. Applied in aerospace and construction panels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require third-party assay confirming pentaBDE isomer ratios to validate classification
• Declare exact % loading and carrier material to prevent reclassification as polymer additives
• Watch for Stockholm Convention import bans on certain PBDE congeners in participating countries