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Technical Grade Bis(bromoacetoxy)butene 98%

Technical grade Bis(bromoacetoxy)butene at 98% purity is a halogenated acetic acid ester used in polymer cross-linking and flame retardant production. It falls under HTS 2915.39.60.00 as a specific named derivative of acetic acid esters. The compound's bromine content provides reactive sites for specialty chemical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.60.20.00Higher: 43% vs 37.5%

If containing alcohol function as principal characteristic

Chapter notes prioritize oxygen-function compounds; esters with prominent alcohol-derived structure may classify under 2909 before 2915 numerical order.

3808.94.50Higher: 42.5% vs 37.5%

If when imported for direct use as pesticide intermediate

Goods of chapter 38 for pesticide manufacture take precedence over chapter 29 classification per HTS section notes.

2905.49Lower: 18% vs 37.5%

If imported as stabilized solution for safety transport

Chapter note (e) allows solvent solutions only if not suitable for specific use; excessive stabilization shifts to unsaturated alcohol derivatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include certificate of analysis showing minimum 98% purity to match specific HTS description

• Register under TSCA Premanufacture Notification if annual import exceeds 10,000 lbs

• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive liquids (UN3265)