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Methyl Bromide 99.5% Technical Grade from Germany

Methyl bromide (bromomethane), a halogenated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, is a colorless, toxic gas used primarily as a fumigant for soil and commodities. It falls under HTS 2903.61.00.00 due to its specific chemical structure as bromomethane, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds with bromine directly linked to the carbon atom.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain EPA registration and quarantine use permits prior to import as it's a restricted ozone-depleting substance

• Ensure cylinders meet DOT pressure vessel standards with proper labeling for toxic gas

• Verify Montreal Protocol compliance to avoid customs holds