2,4-Dinitrotoluene-5-sulfonic acid from Germany
This dinitro derivative features nitro groups at positions 2 and 4, with sulfonic acid at 5 on toluene, classified under HTS 2904.99.20.00 as nitrotoluenesulfonic acids including compound nitrated derivatives per chapter note. Meets criteria for sulfonated, nitrated hydrocarbons of heading 2904. Used in specialty dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Dinitro compounds trigger ATF/Explosives Branch review; provide end-use statement
• Stabilizer additions must qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) or risk reclassification