2-Chlorotoluene from Japan
2-Chlorotoluene (ortho-chlorotoluene) is produced by chlorination of toluene, a benzene derivative. Classifies under HTS 2903.89.20.00 as 'other' halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. Used in pesticide and dye manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Specify ortho isomer content vs para/meta mixtures in CoA
• Confirm methyl group substitution doesn't trigger earlier toluene provisions
• Monitor VOC emissions reporting requirements