Zinc Bromide Crystals from China
Zinc bromide (ZnBr2) in crystalline form serves as a catalyst in organic synthesis and a component in high-density brines for offshore drilling. It qualifies for HTS 2827.59.25.00 as a chemically defined bromide of zinc under Chapter 28 provisions. Highly soluble and corrosive.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Classify with CAS 7699-45-8 and molecular formula verification to avoid scrutiny as zinc compound
• Use corrosion-resistant packaging (UN 3260); declare Hazard Class 8 for safe transport