HS Code for Brominated flame retardant mixtures

Brominated flame retardant mixtures are classified under HS code 382488. This code falls within Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. Specifically, subheading 3824 refers to prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included. The further subdivision 382488 is highly specific, targeting mixtures and preparations containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38, which includes tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers. This precise classification reflects international efforts to monitor and control the trade of certain brominated flame retardants due to their environmental persistence and potential toxicity, aligning with global environmental regulations.

Products Included

• Mixtures containing tetrabromodiphenyl ether (TBDE) for flame retardation
• Mixtures containing pentabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE) for flame retardation
• Mixtures containing hexabromodiphenyl ether (HBDE) for flame retardation
• Mixtures containing heptabromodiphenyl ether (HeptaBDE) for flame retardation
• Mixtures containing octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE) for flame retardation

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for these mixtures include other flame retardant mixtures that do not contain the specific brominated diphenyl ethers mentioned, which would typically fall under HS 382499 (Other chemical products and preparations, not elsewhere specified or included). Pure, unmixed brominated diphenyl ethers are classified under Chapter 29, for example, HS 290930 for ethers and their halogenated derivatives. The critical distinction for 382488 is the product's form as a "mixture" or "preparation" and the explicit presence of the specified brominated diphenyl ethers, as defined by the Subheading Note.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Brominated flame retardant mixtures?

The HS code for brominated flame retardant mixtures containing tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers is 382488. This classification is specific to mixtures containing these particular environmentally regulated substances.

Why are specific brominated diphenyl ethers singled out in this HS code?

These specific brominated diphenyl ethers are singled out due to their classification as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) under international conventions like the Stockholm Convention. Their inclusion in a dedicated HS code facilitates monitoring and control of their international trade, reflecting global environmental protection efforts.