2-Chlorotoluene

Ortho-chlorotoluene (1-chloro-2-methylbenzene) is a halogenated methylbenzene derivative under HTS 2903.89.15.00. Used in pesticide and dye manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%—5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%—5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%—5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%—5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2903.29.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 30.5%

If chlorinated acyclic side chain

Benzyl chlorides (side-chain chlorinated) classify separately.

2707.50.00Lower: 25% vs 30.5%

If crude technical grade <85% purity

Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures classify under Chapter 27.

2902.41.00Higher: 35% vs 30.5%

If non-halogenated toluene

Pure toluene without halogenation falls under cyclic hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• GC analysis required showing o-isomer >90% separation from mixture

• TSCA premanufacture notification if new use pattern

• Avoid confusion with benzyl chloride under different subheading