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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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