p-Nitro-o-xylene

p-Nitro-o-xylene is a nitrated derivative of o-xylene, specifically 1,2-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene, a pale yellow crystalline solid used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 2904.20.15.00 as a derivative containing only nitro groups derived from hydrocarbons, matching the chapter's scope for chemically defined organic compounds with nitro functionality.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.20.50.00Same rate: 40.5%

If mixture of nitro-xylenes or less pure

Impurities or isomer mixtures of nitroxylenes fall under the residual 'Other' subheading within the same nitro derivative group.

2902.50.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If not nitrated, just substituted xylene

Denitrated o-xylene derivatives without nitro groups classify under cyclic hydrocarbons of heading 2902.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If dissolved in solvent for transport

Solutions of chapter 29 compounds in solvents for safety/transport (per note 2(e)) may classify as chemical preparations if not purely the compound.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, GC-MS) confirming purity and structure as p-nitro-o-xylene to avoid misclassification

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number (89-87-2) documentation for hazardous material handling and DOT compliance

Verify no halogenation or sulfonation impurities exceed trace levels, as these could shift classification to other subheadings