Ethyl Bromide from Germany
Ethyl bromide (C2H5Br) is a colorless liquid alkyl bromide used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry for alkylation reactions and pharmaceutical production. It falls under HTS 2903.69.10.00 as a brominated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons, specifically an alkyl bromide other than methyl bromide. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification; ensure proper HazMat shipping documentation (UN 1891); store in cool, dark conditions to prevent decomposition during transit