4-Nitrotoluene-2-sulfonic acid from Mexico
4-Nitrotoluene-2-sulfonic acid contains a nitro group para to the methyl and sulfonic acid ortho to methyl on the toluene ring, qualifying as a nitrotoluenesulfonic acid under HTS 2904.99.20.00. This sulfonated, nitrated hydrocarbon derivative aligns with Chapter 29 definitions for separate chemically defined compounds. Commonly serves as precursor in azo dye manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Register compound under TSCA if new to US inventory to avoid EPA detention at entry
• Use GHS-compliant labeling for sulfonic acid corrosivity; common error is insufficient spill containment docs
• Confirm exact isomer via NMR/GC-MS; misidentification leads to wrong subheading