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Flame-Retardant Plasticized PVC Pellets from Japan

Plasticized PVC pellets with halogen-free flame retardants, maintaining >95% PVC monomer content for HTS 3904.22.00.00 classification. Used in electrical cable sheathing.

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

• UL 94 flammability certs required; declare phosphorus content for hazmat

• Pitfall: EU RoHS restrictions on certain retardants