Pentabromochloroethane from China
An acyclic ethane derivative substituted with five bromine atoms and one chlorine atom, exemplifying a polyhalogenated hydrocarbon. Classified under HTS 2903.79.90 due to multiple different halogens on an acyclic chain, not covered by more specific subheadings. Used in flame retardant synthesis and as a bromination reagent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare exact halogen composition via NMR or GC-MS data to confirm multi-halogen status per chapter notes
• Check REACH/TSCA registration requirements for brominated flame retardant precursors
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply mixture status, leading to chapter 38 reclassification