2903.69.10.00/2-Bromoethanol/Japan

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

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%

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Import Tips

• Hydrolyzes readily - acidic stabilizers required; declare dual hazard (corrosive/flammable); NMR confirms structure integrity