U.S. imports of Bromides and Bromide Oxides (NESOI) (HS 282759) totaled $12.5M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Bromides and Bromide Oxides (NESOI) paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bromides and Bromide Oxides (NESOI) imports of $12.5M in August 2026 ran 217% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBeyond sodium and potassium bromides, this heading captures the broader universe of bromide salts and bromide oxides — including ammonium, calcium, and zinc bromides (2827592500) — used in flame retardants, drilling fluids, and specialty chemical manufacturing. Israel and the United Kingdom are the top US suppliers, with India and China also contributing meaningfully to import volumes. The US schedule's separation of ammonium, calcium, and zinc bromides into a dedicated line (2827592500) from the general NESOI line (2827595100) requires careful product-level classification to avoid misclassification penalties.
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23 import shipments a month
Line 2827592500 specifically covers bromides and bromide oxides of ammonium, calcium, and zinc, while 2827595100 is the residual NESOI line for all other bromides and bromide oxides not covered elsewhere in the heading. Shippers must identify the specific metal or cation to determine the correct 10-digit line.
Zinc bromide is a high-density, clear brine widely used as a completion and workover fluid in oil and gas well operations. Its high specific gravity makes it effective for controlling wellbore pressure without solids, and it is also used in certain battery electrolyte and specialty chemical applications.
Subheading 2 of 11 in heading 2827
Subheading 282759 · $12.5M of $58.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2827592500 | Bromides/Bromide Oxides of Ammonium, Calcium, Zinc | $12.1M | 12.50% | 100.00% | $1.5M |
| 2827595100 | Other Bromides and Bromide Oxides, NESOI | $405K | 28.90% | 100.00% | $117K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2827590000 | Other Bromides and Bromide Oxides, NESOI | $3.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Israel and China together supply 99% of it. China pays 38.0% duty; United Kingdom 3.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.03% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $38.1M of Bromides and Bromide Oxides (NESOI) and exported $34.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.