4-Nitrotoluene from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate ortho/para isomers during declaration to avoid mixture classification
• Monitor for EPA TSCA inventory status updates affecting import
• Use nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transport