2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,4-Dinitrotoluene is a dinitrated aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily in explosives and dye manufacturing, falling under HTS 2904.20.40.00 for aromatic derivatives containing only nitro groups. Its dual nitro substitution on the toluene ring defines its chapter 29 classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mononitrated toluene derivative
Single nitro group compounds have specific subheading provisions.
If processed into explosive-grade material
Finished explosives or prepared compositions exclude from Chapter 29 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain ATF import permit for explosive precursor chemicals and comply with TSCA notification
• Declare exact isomer purity as mixtures may shift to heading 3824
• Use explosion-proof packaging and label per DOT hazardous materials regulations
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p-Nitrochlorobenzene
p-Nitrochlorobenzene is an aromatic compound with a nitro group and chlorine substituent on a benzene ring, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 as a nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons containing only nitro groups. It serves as a key intermediate in dye and pesticide synthesis.
Nitrobenzene
Nitrobenzene, the simplest aromatic nitro compound, is produced by nitration of benzene and used in aniline production, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 as an aromatic derivative containing only nitro groups. It meets chapter 29 criteria as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
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4-Nitrotoluene
4-Nitrotoluene is a mononitrated methylbenzene used in dye and agrochemical synthesis, falling under HTS 2904.20.40.00 as an aromatic hydrocarbon derivative containing only nitro groups. Its positionally pure isomer form qualifies as chemically defined.
2-Nitrotoluene
2-Nitrotoluene, the ortho isomer of nitrotoluene, serves as an intermediate for dyes and explosives, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 for aromatic nitro-only derivatives. It meets Chapter 29 purity standards as a separate organic compound.
p-Nitrobromobenzene
p-Nitrobromobenzene contains both nitro and bromine on aromatic ring, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 as nitro-dominant aromatic derivative per U.S. note 3. Used in Sandmeyer reactions and pharmaceutical synthesis.