Product classification
HS code for Ethylene dibromide: 2903.62
Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane).
Classification of ethylene dibromide under HS 2903.62
Ethylene dibromide, also known as 1,2-dibromoethane, is classified under HS code 2903.62. This code falls under heading 2903, which encompasses halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons. Specifically, 2903.62 is designated for ethylene dibromide (ISO). The classification is based on the fact that the compound is an acyclic hydrocarbon where two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by bromine atoms. It is a saturated halogenated derivative. Historically used as a soil fumigant, pesticide, and a leaded gasoline additive to prevent lead deposits in engines, its classification is strictly governed by its chemical identity. Because it is a specific, named halogenated derivative in the HS nomenclature, it must be classified here regardless of its intended application, provided it is not mixed into a prepared pesticide formulation (which would move it to Chapter 38).
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- 1,2-Dibromoethane (Ethylene dibromide)
- Technical grade ethylene dibromide for industrial use
- Ethylene dibromide used as a chemical intermediate
- Ethylene dibromide used in the synthesis of dyes
- Ethylene dibromide used as a solvent for resins and gums
- Also under 2903.62
- Sigma-Aldrich Ethylene Dibromide
- Fisher Scientific 1,2-Dibromoethane
- TCI America EDB
Codes often confused with 2903.62
Common mistake. Ethylene dibromide is frequently confused with ethylene dichloride (HS code 2903.15). While both are halogenated derivatives of ethane, the former contains bromine while the latter contains chlorine. It may also be confused with methyl bromide (HS code 2903.61), which is a brominated derivative of methane. Furthermore, if ethylene dibromide is prepared as a disinfectant or insecticide with other ingredients, it might be misclassified under HS code 3808.91, though the pure chemical remains in 2903.62.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290362 (the code used for ethylene dibromide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290362 (the code used for ethylene dibromide) in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 91% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 95% of world imports. Mexico reports $578M of its heading 2903 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 290362, not only ethylene dibromide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $28M 91% of world exports
- 2 India $1.5M 4.9% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2M 3.7% of world exports
World total: $31M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $27M 95% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $593K 2.1% of world imports
- 3 France $368K 1.3% of world imports
Mexico reports $578M of its heading 2903 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for ethylene dibromide
Brazil classifies ethylene dibromide under NCM 2903.62.00: HS 2903.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ethylene dibromide
What is the HS code for Ethylene dibromide?
The HS code for Ethylene dibromide is 290362 (Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane)). The HS code for ethylene dibromide is 2903.62, which is the specific code for this brominated hydrocarbon derivative.
How do I classify Ethylene dibromide for customs?
Ethylene dibromide is classified under HS code 290362 — Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is ethylene dibromide regulated under international law?
Yes, it is often monitored under the Rotterdam Convention, and its HS code 2903.62 is used by customs authorities to track its movement due to environmental and health concerns.
Which countries are the top exporters of ethylene dibromide (HS 290362)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290362 (the code used for ethylene dibromide) in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($28M, 91% of world exports), India ($1.5M) and the United Kingdom ($1.2M). World exports came to about $31M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of ethylene dibromide (HS 290362)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290362 (the code used for ethylene dibromide) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($27M, 95% of world imports), Switzerland ($593K) and France ($368K). World imports came to about $29M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $578M of its heading 2903 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Ethylene dibromide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290362 for Ethylene dibromide is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ethylene dibromide in Brazil?
In Brazil, ethylene dibromide (HS 290362) is classified under NCM 2903.62.00.