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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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