Mixed Nitrotoluenes (o/m-isomers)

Commercial mixture of ortho- and meta-nitrotoluene isomers (<5% para). Qualifies under HTS 2904.20.35.00 as nitrated toluene excluding p-nitrotoluene dominant mixtures. Used in toluidine and dye manufacture.

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 p-nitrotoluene exceeds 20% of mixture

Presence of excluded isomer triggers different subheading

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If contains additives for specific dye process

Formulated preparations for particular use classified in Chapter 38

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Segregate from p-nitrotoluene shipments to prevent cross-contamination,Label with exact isomer distribution per batch

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Nitrobenzene

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o-Nitrotoluene

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m-Nitrotoluene

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2-Nitronaphthalene

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