HS Code for Methyl bromide mixtures

Methyl bromide mixtures are classified under HS code 3827.40. This classification applies to mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane, or propane. Specifically, this subheading covers mixtures containing bromomethane (methyl bromide). Chapter 38 encompasses miscellaneous chemical products, and heading 3827 was introduced to track and control mixtures containing substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol, such as ozone-depleting substances. While pure methyl bromide is classified in Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined compound, once it is blended with other hydrocarbons, stabilizers, or warning agents (like chloropicrin) to function as a fumigant or industrial chemical, it moves to Chapter 38. The classification depends on the presence of bromomethane as a functional component of the mixture. These mixtures are primarily used in agricultural soil fumigation and quarantine treatments to control pests and pathogens, though their use is strictly regulated globally due to environmental concerns.

Products Included

• Methyl bromide and chloropicrin mixtures
• Fumigant mixtures containing bromomethane
• Methyl bromide blended with inert propellants
• Soil treatment mixtures containing methyl bromide
• Pesticide formulations containing bromomethane

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is using HS code 2903.39, which is for pure bromomethane (methyl bromide). If the product is not a pure chemical but a mixture, it must be in Chapter 38. Another error is using HS code 3808.91 or 3808.92 for insecticides or fungicides. While methyl bromide mixtures act as pesticides, the specific composition containing ozone-depleting substances mandates classification under the more specific heading 3827 per the HS nomenclature rules.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Methyl bromide mixtures?

The HS code for mixtures containing methyl bromide (bromomethane) is 3827.40.

Why is this not classified as a simple pesticide?

Because it contains bromomethane, an ozone-depleting substance, the HS system prioritizes classification under 3827 to ensure environmental monitoring and compliance with international treaties like the Montreal Protocol.