Nitration Grade Toluene

High-purity toluene specifically refined for nitration processes to produce explosives and pharmaceuticals, classified under HTS 2902.30.00.00. Meets strict impurity limits for controlled chemical reactions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.20.20Same rate: 35%

If pre-nitrated to mono-nitrotoluene

Nitration products become derivatives in 2904, not parent hydrocarbon.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 35%

If for petroleum refinery distillate containing toluene

Crude aromatic extracts from refining classified as petroleum products.

2902.30.00Same rate: 35%

If same code but different purity grades

All purities remain 2902.30; only mixtures change classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain end-user certificates due to dual-use potential in explosives manufacturing

Specify nitration-grade purity (>99.8%) in technical data sheet for proper HTS verification

Check BIS export controls; may require license even for import documentation