p-Nitrotoluene with Stabilizer from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer type and concentration (<1% typically) to prove necessity for preservation per note (f)
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to prevent decomposition; melting point ~54°C
• Avoid water-dissolved forms unless for safety, as note (d) specifies limited conditions