Technical Grade Ethylene Dibromide 98%
Technical grade ethylene dibromide at 98% purity is still classified under tariff item 2903.62.00, as Chapter 29 note 1(a) allows the presence of impurities in separate chemically defined organic compounds. The product is specifically named as 1,2-dibromoethane, and the minor impurities do not affect its classification.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a mixture of chemicals rather than a pure compound
Mixtures not elsewhere specified are classified in heading 38.24, but this is unlikely for 98% purity.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify the exact purity and impurity profile on the commercial invoice to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other chemicals that could make it a preparation rather than a pure compound
• Verify if the product requires a WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) label for import
Related Products under Tariff item 2903.62.00
Ethylene Dibromide (1,2-Dibromoethane)
Pure ethylene dibromide, also known as 1,2-dibromoethane (ISO), is a halogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon, specifically ethane with two bromine atoms on adjacent carbons. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, which qualifies it for classification under Chapter 29, and it is specifically named in tariff item 2903.62.00.
Ethylene Dibromide Stabilized Solution
Ethylene dibromide with added stabilizers for safe transport is still classified under tariff item 2903.62.00, as Chapter 29 note 1(f) permits the addition of stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport. The stabilizers do not alter the product's essential character as the named compound, and the solution remains a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Industrial Ethylene Dibromide for Fumigation
Industrial ethylene dibromide for fumigation is high-purity 1,2-dibromoethane, a brominated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. It is specifically named in tariff item 2903.62.00, and its use as a fumigant does not affect classification since the product is still the pure chemical compound.
Pharma-Grade 1,2-Dibromoethane
Pharma-grade 1,2-dibromoethane is a high-purity (99.5%+) form of ethylene dibromide, meeting USP/EP standards. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under tariff item 2903.62.00, regardless of its pharmaceutical-grade quality, since Chapter 29 does not exclude high-purity chemicals.