2-Nitrotoluene from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify isomer ratio via HPLC certificate to confirm single compound status
• Comply with MARPOL Annex II for bulk liquid chemical shipping
• Pre-register with US EPA for volumes exceeding research quantities