Nitrobenzene from China
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.
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
• 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