2-Chlorotoluene from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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