o-Fluoronitrobenzene from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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