Calcium Bromide Solution 52%
Calcium bromide (CaBr2) dissolved in water at 52% concentration is a heavy brine used in offshore drilling and completion fluids. As a chemically defined bromide of an inorganic base, it falls under tariff item 2827.59.00, provided it contains no added substances that make it suitable for a specific use rather than general use.
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 solution is formulated with surfactants or other additives for specific drilling applications
Additives that render the product particularly suitable for a specific use would exclude it from Chapter 28 and place it in chemical products of Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the solution is solely water-dissolved calcium bromide without additives like anti-caking agents or colorants that could alter classification
• Declare the exact concentration (52%) and provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA if requested
• Verify whether the product qualifies for any free trade agreement preferential rate by checking the Rules of Origin
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.59.00
Ammonium Bromide AR Grade
Ammonium bromide in analytical reagent grade with 99.9% purity, used for laboratory halide testing and synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound of ammonium, fitting the scope of Chapter 28 and the 'other bromides' subheading.
Ammonium Bromide Pharmaceutical Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade ammonium bromide meeting USP standards, used as an expectorant in cough syrups and sedatives. It is a chemically defined ammonium bromide, classifiable under the 'other bromides' subheading of Chapter 28.
Ammonium Bromide Powder
Ammonium bromide as a white crystalline powder used in photography, pharmaceuticals, and flame retardants. It is a chemically defined bromide of ammonium, meeting the Chapter 28 definition for inorganic compounds.
Calcium Bromide Anhydrous
Anhydrous calcium bromide, a white hygroscopic powder used in oil and gas drilling fluids as a completion fluid. It is a chemically defined calcium bromide, fitting the 'other bromides' subheading under Chapter 28.
Calcium Bromide Granular 98%
Granular calcium bromide at 98% purity for industrial water treatment and mercury removal. It is a chemically defined calcium bromide, classifiable under the 'other bromides' subheading of Chapter 28.
Calcium Bromide Hydrate Flakes
Calcium bromide dihydrate in flake form, used in brine preparation for clear water fracturing in oilfields. It is a chemically defined hydrate of calcium bromide, fitting the 'other bromides' subheading.