PMMP Flame-Retardant Polymer Granules

PMMP (Poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate)) granules are primary-form thermoplastic resin used in engineering plastics for fire safety. Classified under HTS 3911.20.00.00 as the specifically enumerated phosphonate polymer meeting 95% monomer content requirement. These granules require melt processing into final flame-retardant components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3911.90Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If not pure poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate)

Other polysulfones/polysulfides not specifically named go to 3911.90 'Other' when lacking the exact phosphonate structure.

2929.90Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If for phosphonate monomer rather than polymerized form

Unpolymerized phosphonic/phosphinic acid compounds classified as organic chemicals in Chapter 29, not Chapter 39 polymers.

3809.93Lower: 16% vs 41.5%

If formulated as finishing agents for textiles

Polymer preparations used as finishing agents excluded from Chapter 39 per Note 3, classified in 3809 instead.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FTIR/ NMR analysis confirming PMMP structure and purity; avoid common pitfall of declaring as generic 'phosphorus plasticizer' which shifts to 3904; check for anti-dumping on Asian-sourced phosphonate polymers