Methylene Dibromide from Japan
Methylene dibromide (CH2Br2), also called dibromomethane, is a dense liquid used as a solvent and density gradient medium. Specifically enumerated in HTS 2903.69.10.00 as a brominated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Qualifies under Chapter 29 for pure chemically defined organic halides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• High density (2.5 g/mL) requires sturdy glass/PTFE containers; fumigant registration may apply; refractive index testing confirms purity