Nitromethane from China
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.
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
• Include flash point data (<40°C) and UN# 1268 for DOT compliance; frequent issue is missing explosive precursor declarations
• Test for water content <0.1% to avoid reclassification as aqueous solution per chapter note (d)
• Bulk imports require residue-free tankers to prevent contamination affecting purity classification