2,4-Dinitrotoluene from China

2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) is a dinitrated toluene derivative used in polyurethane production and as explosive intermediate. It qualifies under HTS 2904.99.47.00 as a nitrated aromatic hydrocarbon derivative.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

ATF Form 5400.4 required for all explosive intermediates regardless of quantity

Storage limited to approved magazines per 27 CFR 555; declare magazine location on entry

Melting point 70.5°C requires heated transport considerations for molten form