m-Nitrotoluene from China
Meta-nitrotoluene (3-nitrotoluene) produced via selective nitration of toluene. Falls under HTS 2904.20.35.00 as permitted nitrated toluene isomer (not para). Intermediate for meta-toluidine production used in dyes and agrochemicals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit HPLC chromatogram verifying meta-isomer predominance (>90%),Use DOT-approved steel drums with UN 2038 markings for transport,Confirm TSCA pre-manufacture notification exemption status