Nitrobenzene

Nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2) is a pale yellow liquid produced by nitration of benzene with nitric acid. It falls under HTS 2904.20.35.00 as a nitrated derivative of benzene containing only nitro groups. Primarily used as an intermediate in aniline production for dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.

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 contains p-nitrotoluene as main component

p-Nitrotoluene specifically excluded from 2904.20.35.00 and classified separately

2902.50.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If imported as mixture with >50% styrene content

Mixtures of nitrated hydrocarbons with other hydrocarbons classified by principal component

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If imported as formulated solution for specific industrial application

Chemical preparations with defined use fall under Chapter 38 rather than pure compounds

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% and absence of p-nitrotoluene isomers,Ensure proper UN 1662 hazardous material labeling and shipping papers for Class 6.1 poison,Verify supplier compliance with TSCA inventory listing for nitrobenzene

Related Products under HTS 2904.20.35.00

o-Nitrotoluene

Ortho-nitrotoluene (2-nitrotoluene) is a liquid nitroaromatic compound derived from toluene nitration. Classified under HTS 2904.20.35.00 as nitrated toluene excluding p-nitrotoluene isomer. Used in synthesis of toluidines, dyes, and explosives.

m-Nitrotoluene

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.

1-Nitronaphthalene

Alpha-nitronaphthalene (1-nitronaphthalene) is a solid nitroaromatic compound from naphthalene nitration. Classified in HTS 2904.20.35.00 as permitted nitrated naphthalene derivative. Used in dye intermediates and pharmaceutical synthesis.

2-Nitronaphthalene

Beta-nitronaphthalene (2-nitronaphthalene) solid from regioselective naphthalene nitration. HTS 2904.20.35.00 covers this nitrated naphthalene isomer with single nitro group. Application in azo dye manufacturing and naphthalene derivatives.

Nitrobenzene Technical Grade 99%

Technical grade nitrobenzene with 99% minimum purity, pale yellow liquid in bulk. HTS 2904.20.35.00 applies to commercially pure nitrated benzene meeting chapter purity criteria. Standard industrial intermediate for aniline production.

Nitronaphthalene Flaked 98%

Flaked 1-nitronaphthalene with 98% purity, solidified for easier handling. HTS 2904.20.35.00 classification maintained despite physical form as chemically defined compound. Dye coupling component intermediate.