2-Bromoethanol from Japan
2-Bromoethanol is a brominated derivative of monohydric ethanol, featuring bromine substitution. Falls under HTS 2905.59.10.00 as halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative used in pharmaceutical synthesis. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 requirements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide NMR or GC purity analysis (>98%) to validate chemical definition status
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