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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.20.15Same rate: 40.5%

If specific mononitro toluene subheading

Certain nitrotoluenes have dedicated statistical suffixes.

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 40.5%

If halogenated prior to nitration

Halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons nitrated afterward classify by halogen first.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate ortho/para isomers during declaration to avoid mixture classification

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2,4-Dinitrotoluene

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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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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

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