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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lower purity with significant impurities
Products not meeting 'separate chemically defined' criteria due to impurities may shift to other 2904.20 provisions.
If further oxidized to p-nitrobenzoic acid
Oxidation introduces carboxylic acid function, moving to oxygen-function acids in heading 2914 per Chapter 29 notes.
If used as synthetic coloring intermediate and packaged accordingly
If prepared specifically for dye production beyond general intermediate use, may fall under Chapter 32 per exclusion note (g).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label containers with GHS pictograms for acute toxicity and ensure proper ventilation in storage per DOT regulations
• Include assay reports from GC-MS analysis to prove 99% purity and avoid reclassification as a mixture
• Check for stabilizer additions; if added for preservation, still classifiable here per Chapter 29 note (f)
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.
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.
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.