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Flame Retardant Additive Containing SCCPs

Chemical concentrate with short-chain chlorinated paraffins used in plastic compounding for flame retardancy in electronics housings. Meets HTS 3824.89.00.00 per chapter subheading note 3 defining SCCPs by molecular formula and chlorination level.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If using non-chlorinated flame retardants

Other chemical flame retardant preparations without SCCPs classify under residual 3824 subheadings

2903.69.90.00Lower: 3.7% vs 41.5%

If pure chlorinated paraffin compound

Single halogenated derivatives may classify under Chapter 29 organic chemicals

3809.91.00.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If for finishing agents in textiles

SCCP mixtures applied as textile finishing preparations shift to heading 3809

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide TSCA inventory status; consider alternatives like phosphate esters to avoid restrictions

Label containers with SCCP content and hazard warnings per GHS

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