o-Nitrotoluene from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming <5% p-nitrotoluene content to avoid reclassification,Comply with UN 2038 Class 6.1 packaging requirements for PG II liquids,Maintain records showing commercial grade purity specifications (typically 98%+)