Monochloronitrobenzene Mixture (Meta/Para) from China

Industrial mixture containing 60% m-chloronitrobenzene and 40% p-chloronitrobenzene, separated from o-isomer. Qualifies under HTS 2904.99.08.00 as chemically defined isomers mixture per Chapter 29 note (b). Used in herbicide synthesis.

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

Submit HPLC chromatogram showing isomer ratio and total purity >98% for customs verification

Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transit

Confirm no 2-chloronitrobenzene (>1%) as o-isomer has separate 2904.99.0200 subheading