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2-Nitrotoluene-5-sulfonic acid from Canada

2-Nitrotoluene-5-sulfonic acid is a sulfonated and nitrated derivative of toluene, featuring a nitro group at the ortho position and a sulfonic acid group at the meta position relative to the methyl group. It falls under HTS 2904.99.20.00 as a chemically defined nitrotoluenesulfonic acid, consistent with Chapter 29 notes for sulfonated, nitrated hydrocarbons. This compound is primarily used as an intermediate in dye synthesis.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify chemical purity via Certificate of Analysis (COA) as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 note (a)

• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and proper UN hazmat shipping declarations for corrosive liquid handling

• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as dye product (HTS 3204) if not chemically defined compound