Subheading · Section VI

2903.61: Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: methyl bromide (bromomethane)

2903.61

Official description Methyl bromide (bromomethane)

  • 4%UK
  • 5.5%EU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$32.8mWorld trade in 2024

2903.61 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2903, halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons, chapter 29.

Subheading 2903.61 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is 4%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 2903.61; the duty is 5.5%.

Subheading 2903.61 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the statutory rate is 25%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 2903.61; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$32.8m in 2024, down 3.9% on 2023.

The United States was the largest exporter with 50.9% of the total, ahead of India.

Australia imported the most (US$6m).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 22 exporters with US$44.2k.

The United Kingdom imported US$11.3k.

Duty rates compared

UK 4% Third-country duty 1 tariff line EU 5.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2903 61 00 00 Methyl bromide (bromomethane) 4%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2903 61 00 Methyl bromide (bromomethane) 5.5%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2903.61.00.00.00 Metil bromür (bromometan) 25%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2903.61.00.00 Methyl bromide (bromomethane) Freekg

World trade in 2024

2903.61 · US$32.8m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$150.7kUS$150.7k+US$1.9m+US$5.7m+> US$16.7m

Exports: 22
  1. United States: US$16.7m
  2. India: US$5.7m
  3. China: US$3.3m
  4. Israel: US$3.2m
  5. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.9m
  6. New Zealand: US$464.9k
  7. Netherlands: US$416k
  8. Belgium: US$415.6k
  9. Poland: US$158.8k
  10. Germany: US$150.7k
  11. Canada: US$125.7k
  12. South Korea: US$76.1k
  13. United Kingdom: US$44.2k
  14. Australia: US$43.7k
  15. South Africa: US$29.3k
  16. Chile: US$26.3k
  17. Thailand: US$3.9k
  18. Japan: US$3.3k
  19. Honduras: US$600
  20. Indonesia: US$100
  21. France: US$0
  22. Slovakia: US$0

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$16.7m 50.9%
2 India US$5.7m 17.4%
3 China US$3.3m 10.2%
4 Israel US$3.2m 9.8%
5 Hong Kong SAR China US$1.9m 5.7%
6 New Zealand US$464.9k 1.4%
7 Netherlands US$416k 1.3%
8 Belgium US$415.6k 1.3%
9 Poland US$158.8k 0.5%
10 Germany US$150.7k 0.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Australia US$6m 18.3%
2 Mexico US$4.1m 12.5%
3 Vietnam US$3.2m 9.8%
4 Pakistan US$2.6m 7.8%
5 United States US$2.2m 6.7%
6 Thailand US$1.6m 4.8%
7 Malaysia US$1.2m 3.6%
8 Indonesia US$1.1m 3.3%
9 South Korea US$848.7k 2.6%
10 Uruguay US$659.1k 2%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: methyl bromide (bromomethane)?

Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: methyl bromide (bromomethane) fall under HS subheading 2903.61, part of heading 2903, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2903.61 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2903.61 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic…?

The United States, with US$16.7m in 2024 (50.9% of world exports).