Product classification
HS code for Methyl bromide: 2903.61
Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, methyl bromide (bromomethane).
Classification of methyl bromide under HS 2903.61
Methyl bromide, also known as bromomethane, is classified under HS code 2903.61. This classification falls under heading 2903, which encompasses halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons. Specifically, 2903.61 is reserved for brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons. Methyl bromide is a methane molecule where one hydrogen atom has been substituted with a bromine atom. The HS system provides a specific subheading for this compound due to its significant environmental impact and its regulation under the Montreal Protocol as an ozone-depleting substance. Accurate classification is essential for monitoring quotas and environmental compliance. The product is typically traded as a liquefied gas under pressure and is used primarily as a soil and structural fumigant, though its use is strictly controlled in many jurisdictions. The chemical structure as a saturated, single-carbon halogenated hydrocarbon is the primary driver for its placement in this specific code.
- Covers
- Bromomethane (Methyl bromide)
- Methyl bromide gas for fumigation
- Liquefied methyl bromide
- Chemically pure methyl bromide
- Methyl bromide for laboratory synthesis
- Also under 2903.61
- Dow AgroSciences Methyl Bromide
- Great Lakes Chemical Methyl Bromide
- Chemtura Methyl Bromide
Codes often confused with 2903.61
Common mistake. Methyl bromide is often misclassified under HS code 3808.91 or 3808.92, which cover insecticides and fungicides. While methyl bromide is used for these purposes, the pure chemical is classified in Chapter 29. It only falls under Chapter 38 if it is put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as a preparation with other active ingredients. Additionally, it may be confused with 2903.39, which is a residual category for other fluorinated, brominated, or iodinated derivatives.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290361 (the code used for methyl bromide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290361 (the code used for methyl bromide) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 290361, not only methyl bromide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $19M 67% of world exports
- 2 China $4.7M 17% of world exports
- 3 Israel $2.6M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $28M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $4.9M 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $3.2M 15% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.9M 9.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $21M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 methyl bromide
Brazil classifies methyl bromide under NCM 2903.61.00: HS 2903.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about methyl bromide
What is the HS code for Methyl bromide?
The HS code for Methyl bromide is 290361 (Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; methyl bromide (bromomethane)). The HS code for methyl bromide (bromomethane) is 2903.61.
How do I classify Methyl bromide for customs?
Methyl bromide is classified under HS code 290361 — Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; methyl bromide (bromomethane). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to methyl bromide mixtures?
No, if methyl bromide is mixed with chloropicrin or other substances for use as a fumigant, it is generally classified under heading 3808 rather than 2903.61.
Which countries are the top exporters of methyl bromide (HS 290361)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290361 (the code used for methyl bromide) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($19M, 67% of world exports), China ($4.7M) and Israel ($2.6M). World exports came to about $28M, 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 methyl bromide (HS 290361)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290361 (the code used for methyl bromide) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($4.9M, 23% of world imports), the United States ($3.2M) and Vietnam (about $1.9M). World imports came to about $21M, 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.
Is the HS code for Methyl bromide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290361 for Methyl bromide 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 methyl bromide in Brazil?
In Brazil, methyl bromide (HS 290361) is classified under NCM 2903.61.00.