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Nitration Grade Toluene from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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