Bromobenzene from Japan
Bromobenzene, a brominated derivative of benzene, qualifies under HTS 2903.89.15.00 due to its aromatic hydrocarbon origin and halogenation. Commonly used in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and flame retardants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Confirm Section VI note 3 applicability via commercial invoice specifying aromatic derivation
• Label containers with UN 2514 hazardous classification and proper shipping name
• Test for impurities; exceedances may shift to mixture classification under 3824