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p-Nitrotoluene (refined) from Japan

Refined p-nitrotoluene is a methylated aromatic nitro compound classified in HTS 2904.20.4500 as an other aromatic nitro derivative. Key intermediate for toluidines and azo dyes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Distinguish from o/p mixtures via refractive index documentation

• Freeze-proof packaging required for winter shipments (mp 52°C)

• Monitor for carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities (<1ppm)