2-Nitrotoluene from Japan
2-Nitrotoluene (o-nitrotoluene, C7H7NO2) is an isomeric nitro derivative of toluene used in explosives and dyes. Falls under HTS 2904.20.5000 as 'other' nitrated aromatic hydrocarbon with single nitro group. Distinguished from dinitro derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Isomer-specific HPLC analysis needed to separate from 4-nitrotoluene; CBP often requests chromatograms
• ATF export license may apply for explosive precursor uses—declare intended end-use
• Avoid anti-dusting agents per chapter note (g) to maintain pure compound status