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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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