2-Bromoethanol from Japan
2-Bromoethanol (BrCH2CH2OH) functions as both alkyl bromide and alcohol in organic synthesis. Despite oxygen function, classified in HTS 2903.69.10.00 as principal brominated acyclic hydrocarbon characteristic per Chapter 29 classification notes. Halogen function takes precedence over alcohol.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Hydrolyzes readily - acidic stabilizers required; declare dual hazard (corrosive/flammable); NMR confirms structure integrity