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U.S. imports of mixtures and preparations containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) (HS 382488) totaled $61K in May 2026, traded with 1 country.
Importers of Mixtures and Preparations Containing Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) paid $10K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $61K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mixtures and Preparations Containing Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) imports of $61K in May 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $86K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataTetra- through octabromodiphenyl ethers are brominated flame retardants that have been phased out of most commercial applications in the US and EU due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity, with penta- and octaBDE listed under the Stockholm Convention. The single tariff line 3824880000 covers all such mixtures regardless of the specific bromination level. Vietnam leads US import supply for this heading, followed by Germany and Canada — a pattern consistent with recycled plastics and electronic component streams where legacy PBDE content may be present as an incidental constituent rather than an intentional additive.
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Classification under 3824880000 applies based on the presence of covered PBDE congeners regardless of whether they were intentionally added. Importers of recycled plastics, electronic components, or polymer compounds should test for PBDE content, as incidental presence can still trigger this heading and require EPA TSCA compliance review.
Vietnam is a major exporter of electronics, recycled plastics, and polymer-based components, some of which may contain legacy PBDE flame retardants from earlier manufacturing cycles. Importers sourcing these materials should conduct due diligence on PBDE content to ensure proper classification and to assess admissibility under applicable EPA rules.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824880000 | MIX TETRA,PENTA,HEXA,HEPTA-,OCTABROMODIPHENYL ETHE | $0 | -- | -- |
MIX TETRA,PENTA,HEXA,HEPTA-,OCTABROMODIPHENYL ETHE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3824880000 | MIX TETRA,PENTA,HEXA,HEPTA-,OCTABROMODIPHENYL ETHE | $50K |
MIX TETRA,PENTA,HEXA,HEPTA-,OCTABROMODIPHENYL ETHE
20.8K kg
PRODUCTS AND RESIDUALS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, NESOI
HS 382499
DIAGNOSTIC OR LABORATORY REAGENTS INCL KITS, NESOI
HS 382219
CHEM ELEM DOPED, USED IN ELECTRON, DISCS WAFERS ET
HS 381800
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS W PREC METAL/PREC MTL COMPND
HS 381512
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS, NESOI
HS 381519
ADDITIVE FOR LUB OIL CONT PETRO/BITUMINOUS MINOIL
HS 381121
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $13K | +$13K |
| Massachusetts | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | -- | $13K | +$13K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $9K | +$9K |