HS 282759 Other

What products does HS 282759 cover?

This subheading covers bromides and bromide oxides, other than sodium bromide (2827.51) and potassium bromide (2827.59). Specifically, HS 2827.59 encompasses all other bromides and bromide oxides not elsewhere specified within Heading 2827. This includes, for example, calcium bromide, magnesium bromide, lithium bromide, ammonium bromide, and various other metallic and non-metallic bromides, as well as their corresponding bromide oxides. The WCO Harmonized System Explanatory Notes for Heading 2827 confirm that this residual subheading captures all such compounds that do not have their own specific six-digit classification, ensuring comprehensive coverage within the chapter for inorganic chemicals.

What falls outside HS 282759?

The following products are excluded from HS 2827.59: sodium bromide, which is specifically classified under HS 2827.51, and potassium bromide, which is classified under HS 2827.59. Additionally, organic compounds containing bromine, such as brominated hydrocarbons (e.g., methyl bromide), are excluded from Chapter 28 entirely and are typically classified in Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals). For instance, brominated flame retardants that are organic in nature would fall under Chapter 29. Furthermore, mixtures of bromides with other substances, where the bromide is not the predominant character-imparting component, might be classified elsewhere based on the nature of the mixture, as per General Interpretative Rule 3(b).

What are common classification mistakes for HS 282759?

A common error is misclassifying specific bromides like sodium bromide or potassium bromide under 2827.59, despite their dedicated subheadings (2827.51 and 2827.59, respectively). Importers sometimes overlook the specific six-digit breakdown and default to the "other" category too readily. Another frequent mistake involves classifying organic bromides, such as bromoform or bromobenzene, within Chapter 28, when they correctly belong in Chapter 29 as organic chemicals. This often stems from a failure to distinguish between inorganic and organic chemical structures, which is a fundamental principle of Chapter 28 and 29. Careful attention to the chemical nomenclature and the scope of each chapter is crucial to avoid these errors, often requiring reference to the WCO Explanatory Notes.

How should importers classify products under HS 282759?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 2827.59 involves a systematic approach. First, confirm the chemical identity of the product to ensure it is an inorganic bromide or bromide oxide. Second, meticulously check if the specific bromide (e.g., sodium bromide, potassium bromide) has its own dedicated six-digit subheading within 2827.5. If it does, classify it there. If it is an inorganic bromide or bromide oxide not specifically enumerated elsewhere in 2827.5, then HS 2827.59 is the appropriate classification. Importers and customs brokers should always consult the official WCO Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, or the EU TARIC database for definitive guidance and to verify the scope of the "other" subheading, ensuring compliance and accurate duty assessment.