2,6-Dinitrotoluene from Mexico
2,6-Dinitrotoluene is symmetric dinitroaromatic used in energetic materials synthesis, under HTS 2904.20.40.00 for nitro-only aromatic derivatives per U.S. note 3. High purity crystalline form qualifies as chapter 29 compound.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Require end-user certificate for non-explosives applications
• Ship under UN 2038 classification with proper impact testing
• Monitor symmetry via DSC analysis for classification purity