Nitrobenzene (pure grade)

Pure nitrobenzene is the simplest aromatic nitro compound, directly classified under HTS 2904.20.4500 as an 'other' aromatic derivative containing only nitro groups. Essential raw material for aniline, MDI, and explosives production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.30.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If crude distillation products

Impure nitrobenzene from petroleum processing falls under cyclic hydrocarbons.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If technical grade with >5% impurities

Mixtures not meeting chemical purity standards classify as chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify >99.5% purity via GC-MS to distinguish from technical grade mixtures

Declare flash point (88°C) and proper shipping name 'Nitrobenzene, liquid' (UN 1662)

Avoid wooden packaging; use HDPE drums or stainless steel containers only

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p-Nitrochlorobenzene

p-Nitrochlorobenzene is an aromatic compound with a nitro group and chlorine substituent on a benzene ring, classified under HTS 2904.20.4500 as a nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons containing only nitro groups. It is commonly used as an intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.

1-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzene

1-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzene is a para-substituted aromatic nitro compound with fluorine, fitting HTS 2904.20.4500 for aromatic derivatives containing only nitro groups. It serves as a key building block in agrochemical and liquid crystal manufacturing.

2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene

2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene features two nitro groups and one chlorine on an aromatic ring, classified in HTS 2904.20.4500 as it contains only nitro groups among the specified functions. Primarily used in dye manufacturing and as a hapten in immunological research.

4-Nitrobromobenzene

4-Nitrobromobenzene contains a single nitro group para to bromine on benzene, qualifying for HTS 2904.20.4500 as an aromatic nitrated derivative. Used in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.

m-Dinitrobenzene

m-Dinitrobenzene features two meta nitro groups on benzene ring, classified under HTS 2904.20.4500 for aromatic compounds with only nitro groups. Intermediate for dyes, explosives, and pharmaceutical precursors.

2-Nitrofluorobenzene

2-Nitrofluorobenzene is an ortho-substituted aromatic nitro halide, falling under HTS 2904.20.4500 due to its nitro-only functional group profile on aromatic hydrocarbon base. Used in fine chemical synthesis.