Sourcing 4-bromophenol from China
4-bromophenol from China normally pays 4% UK import duty under 2908 19 00 90. It is not named in that line's tariff suspension. For Great Britain, check UK REACH registration and chemical labelling before supply. Cambridge China Bridge sources 4-bromophenol.
4-bromophenol duty and classification
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 4-bromophenol, the relevant residual halogenated-phenol line is 2908 19 00 90, carrying 4% duty on goods from China. The supplied record shows no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
The residual line has a 0.00 % suspension for specified substances, but its list does not name 4-bromophenol. Do not assume the suspension applies because the commodity code matches. The record also attaches dangerous-chemical and waste controls labelled as export controls. Ask your customs broker to confirm their relevance and any requirements for the proposed shipment.
Confirm the substance identity, composition and commodity code before ordering. A solution or formulated product needs its own classification check. For the wider heading, see the tribromophenol guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bromophenol, within other halogenated phenol derivatives | 2908 19 00 90 | 4% | None |
Specify the para isomer and impurity profile
Specify 4-bromophenol by its full chemical identity, rather than accepting an order description of bromophenol. Agree the assay method and reporting basis, limits for other bromophenol isomers, residual phenol, more highly brominated impurities, moisture and residual solvents. Set acceptance criteria for colour, melting range and physical form. Request a batch certificate of analysis and an approved reference sample.
For Great Britain, an importer planning to import one tonne or more of a substance annually should confirm with HSE the applicable UK REACH registration requirements, possible coverage through an only representative and any exemptions. Establish the applicable route before ordering. Confirm with HSE whether a safety data sheet is required and the applicable delivery and updating requirements. Chemical suppliers must ensure correct labelling and packaging before placing substances on the market.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative pilot-production batch of 4-bromophenol in sealed drums under 2908 19 00 90, invoiced at £12,600 free on board, with £3,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £15,600. Duty at 4% is £624. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £16,224, so it is £3,244.80. Import taxes total £3,868.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £624 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: check that the order, container labels, safety data sheet and batch certificate identify the same substance and batch.
Analysis: independently check identity, assay and the agreed impurity profile. Ask the laboratory whether its method distinguishes other bromophenol isomers.
Condition: compare colour, melting range and physical form with the agreed specification; investigate wet material, unexpected lumps or foreign particles.
Packaging: check seals, closures, leakage and batch markings. Verify that hazard labels and packaging match the assessed substance. Use the quality inspection guide to plan sampling.
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What goes wrong
An order described simply as bromophenol leaves the isomer unclear. A headline assay can also conceal an unsuitable impurity profile when the method does not separate related compounds. Specify individual impurity reporting and compare the production batch with the approved sample before releasing it for use.
Another avoidable error is claiming the residual line's suspension without checking its named-substance list. Keep the batch identity, customs description and tariff basis together. Hazardous-chemical prior informed consent rules have no import notification obligation, but importers of listed chemicals must report annual quantities to HSE. Confirm whether the substance is listed before relying on that distinction.
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 4-bromophenol from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 4% under 2908 19 00 90, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Its named-substance suspension does not include 4-bromophenol.
Do I need UK REACH registration for 4-bromophenol?
For planned imports into Great Britain of one tonne or more per substance annually, confirm with HSE the applicable UK REACH registration requirements, any exemptions and whether an only representative can cover your imports. Confirm your route before ordering.
What should I test in a 4-bromophenol batch?
Check identity, assay, other bromophenol isomers, residual phenol, more highly brominated impurities, moisture and residual solvents against your agreed specification.
Does the shared commodity code give 4-bromophenol zero duty?
No automatic entitlement follows from sharing the code. The suspension names particular substances and does not name 4-bromophenol. Ask your broker to verify any proposed relief.