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U.S. imports of fluorine and bromine (HS 280130) totaled $392K in May 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Fluorine and Bromine paid $53K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $384K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fluorine and Bromine imports of $392K in May 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $438K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataFluorine (2801301000) and bromine (2801302000) are classified together under heading 280130 but serve very different industrial roles: fluorine is an extremely reactive gas used in uranium enrichment and specialty chemical synthesis, while bromine is a liquid halogen widely used in flame retardants, drilling fluids, and water treatment. Japan leads US import supply for this heading, with China and South Africa also significant sources. Both substances are subject to DOT hazardous-materials transport requirements, and bromine in particular faces evolving regulatory scrutiny in flame-retardant applications.
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The US schedule breaks the heading into two 10-digit lines: 2801301000 for fluorine and 2801302000 for bromine. Importers must classify each substance separately, as they have distinct physical properties, hazard profiles, and end-use markets — misclassification between the two lines is a common audit finding.
Bromine is classified as a corrosive, toxic liquid under DOT regulations (UN 1744) and must be shipped in DOT-approved containers with appropriate placarding and emergency response documentation. Port-of-entry handling requires specialized facilities, and importers should verify that foreign suppliers' packaging meets US DOT specification requirements before shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| CANADA | $8K | $988K | +$979K |
| JAPAN | $384K | -- | -$384K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $125K | +$125K |
| MEXICO | -- | $76K | +$76K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2801301000 | FLUORINE | $287K | 13.70% | 100.00% | $39K |
| 2801302000 | BROMINE | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
FLUORINE
BROMINE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2801302000 | BROMINE | $3.1M |
| 2801301000 | FLUORINE | $105K |
BROMINE
704.5K kg
FLUORINE
11.2K kg
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| North Carolina | -- | $814K | +$814K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $269K | +$269K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $959K | +$959K |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $683K | +$683K |