4-Nitrotoluene Flaked Form
4-Nitrotoluene in flaked solid form is a nitrated toluene derivative containing only nitro groups, precisely classified under HTS 2904.20.10.00. The flaking aids handling in manufacturing processes for explosives and pharmaceuticals without altering its chemical classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If o-nitrotoluene isomer instead of para
Different positional isomers have separate specific subheadings within 2904.20 derivatives of nitro groups.
If contains sulfur directly linked to carbon
Organo-sulfur compounds shift to 2930 per note, excluding sulfonated nitro-derivatives which stay in 2904.
If formulated into fertilizer mixtures
Mixtures for specific agricultural use exclude from Chapter 29 per note (u) implications and move to Chapter 31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use anti-dusting agents only if necessary for safety; excess may trigger note (g) review but typically remains classifiable
• Declare exact physical form (flakes) on commercial invoice to match statistical reporting suffixes
• Comply with REACH-like registrations if transshipping through EU; US importers need TSCA certification
Related Products under HTS 2904.20.10.00
p-Nitrotoluene (4-Nitrotoluene)
p-Nitrotoluene is a nitro-substituted derivative of toluene with the nitro group specifically at the para position, classified under HTS 2904.20.10.00 as a derivative containing only nitro groups. It appears as yellow crystals or liquid and serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis.
p-Nitrotoluene Technical Grade 99%
Technical grade p-nitrotoluene with 99% purity is a chemically defined nitro hydrocarbon derivative used in industrial synthesis of dyes and agrochemicals. It falls under HTS 2904.20.10.00 due to its specific para-nitro substitution and compliance with Chapter 29 scope for separate organic compounds.
p-Nitrotoluene with Stabilizer
p-Nitrotoluene containing a stabilizer for preservation during transport qualifies under HTS 2904.20.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). This yellow crystalline compound remains a separate chemically defined nitro derivative used primarily as an intermediate for toluidines.
High-Purity p-Nitrotoluene for Dye Synthesis
High-purity p-nitrotoluene specifically for azo dye production is a nitrated hydrocarbon derivative under HTS 2904.20.10.00. It meets Chapter 29 criteria as a separate organic compound, distinguished from excluded dye products of Chapter 32.