Sodium Bromide for Water Purification
Granular sodium bromide for swimming pool shock treatments and disinfection. This pure NaBr salt is a chemically defined inorganic bromide under Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of sodium, unless it is formulated with other active ingredients for water treatment.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as a disinfectant with other active ingredients
Mixtures for disinfection are classified in Chapter 38.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• If the product is pure sodium bromide, it classifies under 2827.51.00; if mixed with other chemicals (e.g
• chlorine), it may fall under heading 3808
• Provide the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to the CBSA for hazardous goods
• Ensure the product is not classified as a disinfectant for retail sale, which could shift to Chapter 38
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.51.00
Industrial Sodium Bromide Flakes
Industrial sodium bromide flakes used in oilfield drilling fluids and water treatment as a heavy brine component. This chemically defined bromide of sodium meets Chapter 28 Note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined compound, and is not excluded by Chapter Note 3. It falls under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of sodium.
Laboratory Sodium Bromide Granules
Laboratory reagent-grade sodium bromide granules for chemical synthesis and halide testing. This simple inorganic compound of sodium is a chemically defined bromide, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It is classified under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of sodium, provided it is not put up for retail sale as a diagnostic reagent.
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Bromide
USP-grade potassium bromide powder for veterinary sedatives and epilepsy treatments. As a pure bromide of potassium, it is a chemically defined inorganic salt under Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of potassium, but if it is medicament put up in measured doses, Section Note 2 may exclude it.
Potassium Bromide Crystals
High-purity potassium bromide (KBr) crystals for infrared spectroscopy and photographic emulsions. This chemically defined bromide of potassium meets Chapter 28 Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of potassium, provided it is not an optical element.
Sodium Bromide Powder
Pure sodium bromide (NaBr) powder for pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a sedative. This chemically defined inorganic salt meets Chapter 28 Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of sodium, provided it is not put up for retail sale as a medicament.
Technical Grade Potassium Bromide Powder
Technical-grade potassium bromide powder for flame retardants and industrial photography. This chemically defined bromide of potassium meets Chapter 28 Note 1(a) and is not excluded by Chapter Note 3. It falls under tariff item 2827.51.00 as a bromide of potassium, provided it is not mixed with other substances.