2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) from China
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene, commonly known as TNT, is a yellow crystalline solid organic compound derived from toluene through nitration, containing three nitro groups. It falls under HTS 2904.20.20.00 as a nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons with only nitro groups, specifically trinitrotoluene. Primarily used as a high explosive in military and industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain ATF explosives permits and comply with UN dangerous goods regulations for transport
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and end-use statements to avoid security scrutiny
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling as hazardous material, which can lead to shipment rejection