Dibromo Neopentyl Glycol Flame Retardant Mixture

A brominated chemical mixture based on dibromo neopentyl glycol used as a reactive flame retardant in polyurethane foams and resins. It falls under HTS 3824.99.70.00 as a specified mixture of dibromo neopentyl glycol for industrial applications in plastics and coatings. This subheading covers such brominated compounds not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 35%

If imported as a pure single compound without additives

Pure dibromo neopentyl glycol classified as halogenated ethers/alcohols in Chapter 29, not mixtures

3824.99Same rate: 35%

If not specifically listed under 3824.99.70

General 'other' chemical preparations if composition doesn't match specified brominated mixtures

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 35%

If primarily functioning as disinfectant/sanitizer

Certain halogenated preparations for disinfection fall under pesticide chemicals in heading 3808

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the exact chemical composition matches dibromo neopentyl glycol mixtures to avoid reclassification under general chemical headings

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and TSCA certification for EPA compliance on brominated compounds

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