Dinitrobenzene (mixed isomers)

Mixed dinitrobenzene isomers (1,3- and 1,4-) are nitrated hydrocarbon derivatives used in dye and explosive manufacture. While containing two nitro groups, classified under HTS 2904.20.5000 'other' as not separately specified. Chapter note 3 prioritizes last numerical heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2904.20.20.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If pure 1,3-dinitrobenzene

Specific isomer has dedicated subheading.

3602.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40.5%

If granulated for explosive use

Prepared explosives exclude from chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Isomer ratio analysis (NMR) required; >10% mononitro triggers reclassification

Explosive material permit needed for >25kg packages

Purity >95% essential; stabilizers must be transport-justified only

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Nitrobenzene

Nitrobenzene is a pale yellow liquid organic compound with the formula C6H5NO2, produced by nitration of benzene. It falls under HTS 2904.20.5000 as a sulfonated/nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons containing only nitro groups, used primarily as an intermediate in aniline production. This classification applies to pure nitrobenzene not covered by more specific subheadings.

Nitromethane

Nitromethane (CH3NO2) is a simple nitroalkane used as a solvent, fuel additive, and chemical intermediate. It qualifies under HTS 2904.20.5000 as a nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons (methane) containing only nitro groups. Chapter notes confirm acyclic nitro compounds belong here.

2-Nitrotoluene

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.

4-Nitrobiphenyl

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1-Nitropropane

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Nitrocyclohexane

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