Sourcing 3-bromophenol from China
3-bromophenol from China carries 4% UK duty on the residual halogenated-phenol line. The heading includes named 0% suspensions, but these do not name 3-bromophenol. Check the UK REACH registration route and chemical labelling before supply in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources 3-bromophenol.
3-bromophenol duty and tariff controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 2908 covers halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols. For separately supplied 3-bromophenol, the residual halogenated-phenol line 2908 19 00 90 is the classification to check. This guide uses only that relevant line; neighbouring substances are not substitutes.
The supplied tariff record shows 4% duty for Chinese-origin goods, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure recorded. The line's 0% suspension names other substances, not 3-bromophenol. Do not claim it simply because the commodity code matches. Confirm the product identity, composition and commodity code. For wider heading context, see the 4-bromophenol guide.
The tariff attaches dangerous-chemical export control and waste export control entries. Ask your customs broker to confirm their applicability to the actual consignment from China. HSE says there are no prior informed consent notification obligations for imports. Waste shipment controls apply where the material is waste; establish that status before buying recovered or off-specification material.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other halogenated phenol derivatives, including 3-bromophenol | 2908 19 00 90 | 4% | None |
Specify the bromophenol isomer and impurity profile
Write 3-bromophenol and its chemical identity into the purchase specification, rather than accepting 'bromophenol'. Agree assay, the analytical method, limits for other bromophenol isomers, residual phenol, water and residual solvents. Request a batch certificate of analysis and chromatogram, with the supplier explaining how the method distinguishes positional isomers.
Agree appearance, packing material, seal design and storage instructions. Use a retained approval sample for comparison. Ask for factory verification covering batch traceability, laboratory methods and whether the seller manufactures or repacks the substance.
For Great Britain, ask HSE or your customs broker to confirm the applicable UK REACH registration threshold, whether direct registration or only-representative coverage is appropriate, and any exemptions. Confirm safety data sheet supply, delivery timing and updating requirements with HSE. Ensure the chemical is correctly labelled and packaged before placing it on the market.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative small-business trial batch of 3-bromophenol in sealed chemical packaging under 2908 19 00 90, invoiced at £3,000 free on board, with £980 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £3,980. Duty at 4% is £159.20. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £4,139.20, so it is £827.84. Import taxes total £987.04; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £159.20 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the ordered isomer across the container label, analysis certificate, safety data sheet and invoice.
Analysis: arrange independent identity and assay checks using a method capable of distinguishing the agreed isomers; compare impurities with the purchase specification.
Packaging: check seals, leakage, contamination, batch identifiers and chemical labels against the agreed packing specification.
Traceability: match each container to its production batch and keep a retained sample. Use the inspection guide to plan sampling.
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What goes wrong
A generic bromophenol description can conceal the wrong positional isomer. An assay result alone may not establish identity if the analytical method does not resolve the isomers. Other failures include unexplained chromatographic peaks, residual solvent outside the agreed specification, damaged seals and certificates referring to a different batch.
Another failure is claiming a suspension intended for a different substance sharing the same tariff line. Resolve identity and duty before shipment, then quarantine a disputed batch until the documents and independent results agree.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on 3-bromophenol from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 4% on 2908 19 00 90. Its named 0% suspension does not include 3-bromophenol. No anti-dumping or countervailing measure is recorded.
Does 3-bromophenol need UK REACH registration?
For Great Britain, ask HSE or your customs broker to confirm the applicable registration threshold, direct-registration or only-representative options, and any exemptions. Confirm the route before ordering.
How do I check that the supplier sent the correct bromophenol?
Specify the chemical identity and require an analytical method that distinguishes positional isomers. Compare the batch certificate and chromatogram with an independent identity test.
What documents should I ask the factory for?
Request a batch analysis certificate, supporting chromatogram, safety data sheet and packing details. Check that the substance identity and batch references agree throughout.