2-Chlorotoluene from Germany
Ortho-chlorotoluene (1-chloro-2-methylbenzene) is a halogenated methylbenzene derivative under HTS 2903.89.15.00. Used in pesticide and dye manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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