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
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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