Hydrobromic Acid 62% Technical Grade
Hydrobromic acid at 62% concentration is a strong inorganic acid used in organic synthesis for bromination reactions and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 2811.19.00 as an 'other inorganic acid' because it is a separate chemically defined compound of hydrogen and bromine, not specifically named elsewhere in Chapter 28.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) rather than hydrobromic acid
Hydrogen chloride is specifically named in heading 28.06, which covers hydrogen chloride and chlorosulphuric acid.
If the product is hydrogen fluoride
Hydrogen fluoride is specifically listed in subheading 2811.11, while hydrobromic acid falls under the residual 'other' subheading.
If the product is a mixture not meeting the definition of a separate chemically defined compound
Mixtures of chemicals that are not separate chemically defined compounds are classified in Chapter 38, not Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with no added substances that render it suitable for a specific use, as Chapter 28 Note 1 restricts classification
• Provide a safety data sheet and proof of concentration (62% HBr) to the CBSA to support the tariff classification
• Verify whether the acid is subject to any import controls under the Chemicals Management Plan or other environmental regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2811.19.00
33% Hydrobromic Acid in Acetic Acid
A 33% hydrobromic acid solution in glacial acetic acid is a chemically defined inorganic acid, but the solvent is not water. Under Chapter Note 1(c), it qualifies if the acetic acid is a normal and necessary method of putting up for safety or transport and does not render the product suitable for specific use.
48% Hydrobromic Acid Solution
A 48% aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide gas (HBr) is a chemically defined inorganic acid in water. It is classified under this tariff item as an other inorganic acid of a non-metal, per Chapter Note 1(b).
Anhydrous Hydrobromic Acid Gas Cylinder
Anhydrous HBr gas in steel cylinders is a chemically defined inorganic acid in gaseous form. It is classified under this tariff item as an other inorganic acid of a non-metal, as it is not excluded by Chapter Notes.
Anhydrous Sulfamic Acid Flakes
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Antimonic Acid Colloidal
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