o-Fluoronitrobenzene from China
o-Fluoronitrobenzene (1-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene) contains fluorine ortho to the nitro group on benzene ring. Explicitly named in HTS 2904.99.30.00 for nitrated, halogenated hydrocarbon derivatives. Key building block for fluoroaromatic pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm ortho isomer via HPLC; meta/para isomers classify differently under 2904.99
• Include end-use statement specifying synthetic intermediate to avoid mixture classification
• Package under nitrogen atmosphere; document to prevent oxidation-related disputes