Vanadium Phosphate Flame Retardant from Germany
Intumescent flame retardant mixture of ammonium vanadate, polyphosphates, and melamine for polymer composites. HTS 3824.99.36.00 classification for inorganic vanadium mixtures in plastics. Forms protective char layer during combustion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• UL 94 flammability test results required; TSCA polymer additive notification
• Char formation mechanism documentation
• Pitfall: organic phosphate confusion