Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers

HS v2022 Code: 382488

About chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in subheading note 3 to this chapter; containing tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers

HS code 382488 covers a range of chemical products, mixtures, and preparations that contain tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers. These chemicals are used in a variety of applications, including flame retardants, plastics, and textiles. The industry plays a crucial role in the broader chemical and manufacturing sectors, providing essential materials for a wide range of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of the chemicals covered under HS code 382488 typically involves complex chemical synthesis processes. This may include the bromination of diphenyl ethers, as well as the formulation of various mixtures and preparations containing these bromodiphenyl ether compounds. The specific production techniques can vary depending on the final product, but often involve careful control of temperature, pressure, and reaction times to ensure the desired chemical composition and properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under HS code 382488 include raw materials such as diphenyl ethers, bromine, and various solvents and additives. Specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and mixing tanks, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor and technical expertise in chemical engineering and formulation are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient production of these specialized chemical products.

Production outputs

The chemicals produced under HS code 382488 are primarily used as flame retardants in a wide range of applications, including 392690 Plastics articles, 591131 Textile fabrics coated, covered or laminated with plastics, and 854420 Coaxial cable and other coaxial electric conductors. These bromodiphenyl ether-containing products may also be used in the production of certain 380690 Chemical derivatives of wood, of rosin, of resin acids or of vegetable pitch, as well as in the formulation of various 382490 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 382488

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 382488. The most recent 1 version of this code (382488) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 382488.

Family tree for chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in subheading note 3 to this chapter; containing tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/38'>38: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3824'>3824: 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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382488'>382488: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing tetra-, penta-, hexa-, hepta- or octabromodiphenyl ethers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382410'>382410: Binders, prepared; for foundry moulds or cores</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382430'>382430: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated; mixed together or with metallic binders</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382440'>382440: Cements, mortars or concretes; their prepared additives</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382450'>382450: Mortars and concretes; non-refractory</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382460'>382460: Sorbitol; other than that of subheading no. 2905.44</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382481'>382481: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing oxirane (ethylene oxide)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382482'>382482: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382483'>382483: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382484'>382484: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing aldrin, camphechlor (toxaphene), chlordane, chlordecone, DDT (chlorfenotane, 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane), dieldrin, endosulfan, endrin, heptachlor or mirex</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382485'>382485: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382486'>382486: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382487'>382487: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382489'>382489: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382491'>382491: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methyl methylphosphonate and bis[(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl] methylphosphonate</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382492'>382492: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; polyglycol esters of methylphosphonic acid</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/382499'>382499: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; n.e.c. heading 3824</a>"]

    

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