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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as crude distillation fraction
Impure cyclic hydrocarbons with nitro groups classify under Chapter 29 heading 2902.
If dissolved in solvent for safe transport
Solutions exceeding general use criteria fall under chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >99% purity to maintain chapter 29 classification
• Comply with OSHA permissible exposure limits documentation for workplace safety
• Check for additional U.S. note 3 restrictions on volume imports before shipment
Related Products under HTS 2904.20.40.00
p-Nitrochlorobenzene
p-Nitrochlorobenzene is an aromatic compound with a nitro group and chlorine substituent on a benzene ring, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 as a nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons containing only nitro groups. It serves as a key intermediate in dye and pesticide synthesis.
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,4-Dinitrotoluene is a dinitrated aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily in explosives and dye manufacturing, falling under HTS 2904.20.40.00 for aromatic derivatives containing only nitro groups. Its dual nitro substitution on the toluene ring defines its chapter 29 classification.
1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (Sanger's reagent) is a fluorinated dinitroaromatic used in peptide sequencing, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 for aromatic nitro derivatives. The nitro groups define its principal characteristic despite halogen substitution.
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.
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
p-Nitrobromobenzene contains both nitro and bromine on aromatic ring, classified under HTS 2904.20.40.00 as nitro-dominant aromatic derivative per U.S. note 3. Used in Sandmeyer reactions and pharmaceutical synthesis.