U.S. imports of mixtures and preparations containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) (HS 382488) totaled $354K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Importers of Mixtures and Preparations Containing Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) paid $61K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 17.11% of the $354K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Mixtures and Preparations Containing Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) imports of $354K in August 2026 ran 135% above the year-to-date monthly average of $151K.
Last updated: August 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.
HSChapter 38
Subheading 7 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382488 · $354K of $650.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$354KYoY · free account
Exports
$30KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3M of Mixtures and Preparations Containing Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 17.11% of total import value.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824880000 | Mix Tetra,Penta,Hexa,Hepta-,Octabromodiphenyl Ethe | $354K | 17.11% | 100.00% | $61K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3824880000 | Mix Tetra,Penta,Hexa,Hepta-,Octabromodiphenyl Ethe | $30K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.