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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.94.10.00Lower: 31.5% vs 40.5%

If in disinfectant tablet formulation

Formulated disinfectants classified by end-use in Chapter 38.

2815.20.00Lower: 25% vs 40.5%

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