Bromine for Water Treatment from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm elemental form vs tablet (3808) to avoid misclassification
• Include safety data sheets showing no organic additives
• Bulk imports require secondary containment packaging