2,4-Dinitrotoluene from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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