1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene from Japan
1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene is a halogenated nitrated aromatic hydrocarbon featuring a benzene ring with bromine at position 1 and nitro group at position 2. It falls under HTS 2904.99.30.00 as a specifically named nitrated derivative of hydrocarbons that is also halogenated. This chemical is primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically >98%) as impurities may affect classification under Chapter 29 notes
• Include SDS and intended use documentation to confirm chemical identity during customs review
• Ensure proper Hazard Class 6.1 labeling for toxic nitroaromatic compounds to avoid shipping delays