Polydibromophenylene Oxide Flame Retardant from Japan
A polymeric brominated flame retardant derived from polydibromophenylene oxide used in high-performance plastics and electronics housings. Classified under HTS 3824.99.70.00 due to explicit inclusion of polydibromophenylene oxide mixtures. Provides thermal stability and fire resistance in engineering thermoplastics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide polymer structure analysis and bromination percentage for Customs verification
• Register under TSCA for new chemical import if not on inventory; brominated polymers often require notification
• Avoid misdeclaration as general plastic additive, which shifts to 3824.99.92