2,6-Dinitrotoluene from China
2,6-Dinitrotoluene contains two nitro groups ortho to methyl on toluene, classified under HTS 2904.20.4500 as aromatic polynitro derivative. Precursor for explosives and dyes.
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
• Obtain ATF explosives import license and end-user certificate
• Declare as 'Dinitrotoluene, solid' (UN 2038) with impact sensitivity data
• Store below 50°C to prevent melting (mp 71°C)