Brominated Polyethylene Copolymer from Japan
Brominated polyethylene copolymer in primary pellets for flame-retardant compounds. HTS 3904.90.5000 as 'Other' halogenated (bromine) olefin polymer, based on ethylene with Br addition.
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
• Test Br content and monomer predominance to comply with note (a)(4)
• Document non-toxic formulation to ease EPA checks
• Avoid blend misclass to 3824 if additives > minor