Amgard V-26-02 Textile Flame Retardant from China
Rhodium-based Amgard V-26-02 formulation rich in the HTS 3824.91 phosphonate compounds, applied as back-coating for curtains, upholstery, and apparel fabrics. Meets CPAI-84 and NFPA 701 fire standards for textiles. Classified here as it consists mainly of the specified phosphonate mixture for industrial chemical use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide application certificates showing use in textiles to support chemical preparation status
• Watch for DOT hazmat classification; phosphonates may require UN proper shipping name
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'finished textile chemical' under Chapter 38 other headings