Liquid Bromine from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain proper hazardous material certifications (UN 2810) and ensure packaging meets DOT/UN standards for corrosive liquids
• Verify purity certificates to confirm elemental bromine classification
• Comply with TSCA import requirements and notify EPA for chemical import