U.S. imports of Bromides of Sodium or Potassium (HS 282751) totaled $2.7M in September 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Bromides of Sodium or Potassium paid $330K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 12.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bromides of Sodium or Potassium imports of $2.7M in September 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSodium bromide and potassium bromide — widely used in oil and gas completion fluids, pharmaceutical synthesis, and photographic chemistry — are classified together under a single 10-digit line (2827510000). Israel is the leading US supplier, reflecting its access to Dead Sea brine resources that yield bromine-derived salts at competitive cost. India and France are also significant sources. Importers should note that pharmaceutical-grade material may require additional FDA documentation at entry beyond standard customs clearance.
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Israel's Dead Sea Works extracts bromine from hypersaline brine at large scale, giving Israeli producers a natural feedstock advantage for bromine-derived salts including sodium and potassium bromide. This concentration of production capacity makes Israel the primary global export source for these compounds.
Pharmaceutical-grade potassium bromide intended for drug manufacturing may be subject to FDA review as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or excipient. Importers should ensure the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA and that the shipment is accompanied by a certificate of analysis and, where applicable, a drug master file reference. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist for entry-specific requirements.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $24.0M of Bromides of Sodium or Potassium.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 2827
Subheading 282751 · $2.7M of $58.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2827510000 | Bromides of Sodium or Potassium | $5.0M | 12.22% | 100.00% | $615K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2827510000 | Bromides of Sodium or Potassium | $1.7M |
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 · September 2026
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Israel and France together supply 96% of it. Switzerland pays 12.5% duty; Netherlands 0.0%.
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duty collected equals 12.37% of imports for consumption.