1,2-Dichloro-4-nitrobenzene
1,2-Dichloro-4-nitrobenzene is a dihalogenated nitrobenzene with chlorine atoms at positions 1 and 2, and a nitro group at position 4. It is a nitrated and halogenated derivative of a hydrocarbon, classified under tariff item 2904.99.00 as 'Other'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the compound is considered primarily a chlorinated hydrocarbon
Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons are in heading 2903, but the nitro group makes it a nitrated derivative.
If the compound is considered primarily a nitrated derivative
Nitrated derivatives are in subheading 2904.20, but the chlorine atoms make it a compound derivative.
If the compound is reduced to an amino derivative
Amino derivatives are in heading 2921, but this is not an amine.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This compound is a nitrated and halogenated derivative; ensure it is not classified as a halogenated hydrocarbon under heading 2903
• Provide a clear chemical name and purity to CBSA
• Check if the product is subject to import restrictions under the Chemicals Management Plan
Related Products under Tariff item 2904.99.00
1,2-Dichloro-4-nitrobenzene Reagent Grade
1,2-Dichloro-4-nitrobenzene Reagent Grade is a high-purity version (>99%) for laboratory and fine chemical synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound classified under tariff item 2904.99.00, and is used in R&D applications.
1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene
1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene is a halogenated nitrated aromatic hydrocarbon with a benzene ring, bromine at position 1, and a nitro group at position 2. It is classified under tariff item 2904.99.00 as a nitrated and halogenated derivative of a hydrocarbon.
1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene Technical Grade 98%
1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene Technical Grade 98% is a technical grade version of the compound with 98% purity, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds. It is classified under tariff item 2904.99.00 and is used in industrial synthesis.
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) is a dinitrated toluene derivative used as an intermediate in the production of polyurethane foams and as a precursor in explosive manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with nitro groups directly linked to the aromatic ring, classifiable under heading 2904 as a nitrated derivative of a hydrocarbon.
2,4-Dinitrotoluene-5-sulfonic acid
2,4-Dinitrotoluene-5-sulfonic acid is a dinitro derivative of toluene with a sulfonic acid group, making it a sulphonated and nitrated derivative of a hydrocarbon. It is classified under tariff item 2904.99.00 as 'Other', and is used as an intermediate in dye and chemical synthesis.
2-Chloro-5-nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene
2-Chloro-5-nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene is a specific nitrated, chlorinated, and fluorinated toluene derivative, serving as a key building block in the production of advanced pesticides and pharmaceuticals. This chemically pure compound falls under tariff item 2904.99.00 as an 'Other' nitrated derivative of a halogenated hydrocarbon.