Bromine for Water Treatment
Elemental bromine supplied for disinfection in water treatment systems, pure Br2 under HTS 2801.30.20.00. Used to generate hypobromous acid for microbial control.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in disinfectant tablet formulation
Formulated disinfectants classified by end-use in Chapter 38.
If potassium hydroxide mixed
Caustic potash solutions excluded per Section VI note 1.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm elemental form vs tablet (3808) to avoid misclassification
• Include safety data sheets showing no organic additives
• Bulk imports require secondary containment packaging
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Liquid Bromine
Pure liquid bromine (Br2), a reddish-brown volatile liquid at room temperature, classified under HTS 2801.30.20.00 as chemically defined bromine. It is a diatomic elemental halogen used primarily in chemical synthesis and industrial processes.
Industrial Grade Bromine 99.8% Pure
High-purity bromine (99.8%) suitable for industrial applications like flame retardant production, classified as elemental bromine under HTS 2801.30.20.00. It meets chemical definition standards for Chapter 28 halogens.
ACS Reagent Bromine
American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent grade bromine for laboratory analysis and synthesis, pure elemental Br2 under HTS 2801.30.20.00. Meets stringent purity for chemically defined halogens.
Pharmaceutical Grade Bromine
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High Purity Bromine 99.99%
99.99% ultra-high purity bromine for specialty electronics and research, elemental halogen in HTS 2801.30.20.00. Distilled to remove trace impurities.