2-Nitrotoluene from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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