Nitrobenzene from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming >99% purity and nitro content to verify classification under 2904
• Ensure proper HAZMAT documentation (UN 1662) as it's toxic and flammable; common pitfall is inadequate spill containment plans
• Label with GHS pictograms for skin corrosion and acute toxicity to avoid CBP holds