2-Chloro-5-nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene from Japan

A specific nitrated, chlorinated, and fluorinated toluene derivative explicitly enumerated in HTS 2904.99.15.00. This chemically pure compound serves as a key building block in the production of advanced pesticides and pharmaceutical APIs. Its classification reflects the chapter notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds with nitro and halogen functions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15.5%

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

Import Tips

Include NMR and GC-MS spectra in documentation to verify positional isomer structure distinguishing it from other trifluorotoluene derivatives

Comply with REACH or equivalent pre-registration if transshipping through Europe; prepare for DOT hazardous material shipping papers

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'trifluorotoluene' generically—specify exact name to match tariff item