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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%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

• 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