2,4-Dinitrotoluene-5-sulfonic acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• Dinitro compounds trigger ATF/Explosives Branch review; provide end-use statement
• Stabilizer additions must qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) or risk reclassification