Product classification
HS code for Methyl bromide mixtures: 3827.40
Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or not, but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), containing bromomethane (me.
Classification of methyl bromide mixtures under HS 3827.40
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3827.40
- Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (historical formulations)
- Albemarle Corporation (historical formulations)
- specific agricultural fumigant formulations
Codes often confused with 3827.40
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382740 (the code used for methyl bromide mixtures), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382740 (the code used for methyl bromide mixtures) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Guatemala, with 39% 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 382740, not only methyl bromide mixtures.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $22K 78% of world exports
- 2 Australia $3K 12% of world exports
- 3 Guatemala $2K 7.2% of world exports
World total: $28K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Guatemala $72K 39% of world imports
- 2 Australia $48K 26% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $31K 17% of world imports
World total: $181K 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 methyl bromide mixtures
Brazil classifies methyl bromide mixtures under NCM 3827.40.00: HS 3827.40 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 mixtures
What is the HS code for Methyl bromide mixtures?
The HS code for Methyl bromide mixtures is 382740 (Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or not, but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs); containing bromomethane (me). The HS code for mixtures containing methyl bromide (bromomethane) is 3827.40.
How do I classify Methyl bromide mixtures for customs?
Methyl bromide mixtures is classified under HS code 382740 — Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane; containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or not, but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs); containing bromomethane (me. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of methyl bromide mixtures (HS 382740)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382740 (the code used for methyl bromide mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($22K, 78% of world exports), Australia ($3K) and Guatemala ($2K). World exports came to about $28K, 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 mixtures (HS 382740)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382740 (the code used for methyl bromide mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were Guatemala ($72K, 39% of world imports), Australia ($48K) and Denmark ($31K). World imports came to about $181K, 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 mixtures the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382740 for Methyl bromide mixtures 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 mixtures in Brazil?
In Brazil, methyl bromide mixtures (HS 382740) is classified under NCM 3827.40.00.