2-Bromoethanol from Canada
2-Bromoethanol is a brominated acyclic alcohol derivative used in organic synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as 'other' halogenated derivatives of acyclic alcohols, separate from ethylene chlorohydrin provisions. Its structure maintains the characteristic alcohol group with halogen substitution.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NMR or GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to distinguish from technical grade mixtures
• Comply with Corrosive/ Toxic substance regulations (UN 2920) and obtain proper DOT placarding
• Verify not classifiable as Chapter 29 note 1(g) addition products by ensuring no anti-dusting agents render it use-specific