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n-Butyl Bromide from Japan

n-Butyl bromide (CH3(CH2)3Br) serves as a reagent in alkylation reactions and pharmaceutical intermediates production. This alkyl bromide is classified in HTS 2903.69.10.00 as a brominated acyclic hydrocarbon, distinct from methyl bromide. It conforms to Chapter 29 requirements for separate halogenated organic compounds.

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

• Require supplier COA confirming absence of butyl alcohol impurities; comply with REACH if transshipping through EU; use secondary containment for spill prevention