2-Nitrothiophene from Japan
2-Nitrothiophene contains sulfur directly linked to carbon with nitro group, but classified as nitrated hydrocarbon derivative under HTS 2904.20.5000 when sulfur doesn't alter principal nitro character. Used in pharmaceutical intermediates.
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
• Elemental analysis confirming S/C linkage; risk of 2930 organo-sulfur heading
• Light-sensitive—aluminum foil packaging required
• REACH compliance for EU origin material