Nitrobenzene

Nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2) is the simplest nitrated aromatic hydrocarbon, used in aniline production and as solvent. Classified under HTS 2904.99.47.00 as an 'other' nitrated aromatic hydrocarbon.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.30.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If toluene content dominates mixture

Mixed hydrocarbons classify by predominant component if purity insufficient.

2921.41.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If further processed to aniline derivatives

Aniline and toluidines classify under nitrogen-function Chapter 29 headings.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 40.5%

If organic composite solvent preparation

Commercial solvent mixtures fall under organic composites.

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Import Tips & Compliance

UN 1662 classification requires specific placarding and segregation from reducers

Benzene TWA limit 1 ppm applies to workplace exposure post-import

Distillation specs (BP 210.9°C, purity 99.9%) critical for statistical breakout

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p-Toluenesulfonic Acid

p-Toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA) is a strong organic acid with the formula CH3C6H4SO3H, featuring a sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon structure (toluene derivative). It falls under HTS 2904.99.47.00 as a sulfonated derivative of an aromatic hydrocarbon, used primarily as a catalyst in esterification and dehydration reactions.

Benzenesulfonic Acid

Benzenesulfonic acid is a sulfonated derivative of benzene (C6H5SO3H), a key intermediate in dye and detergent production. Classified under HTS 2904.99.47.00 as an 'other' aromatic sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative not specified elsewhere in heading 2904.

Nitrotoluene (Mixture of Isomers)

Nitrotoluene consists of ortho-, meta-, and para-nitrotoluene isomers (CH3C6H4NO2), nitrated derivatives of toluene. Falls under HTS 2904.99.47.00 as aromatic nitrated hydrocarbons, used in explosives, dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid

Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) is an alkylbenzene sulfonated derivative used as a surfactant in detergents. Classified in HTS 2904.99.47.00 as a sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbon, whether halogenated or not, covering alkyl chain variants.

2,4-Dinitrotoluene

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.

Dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic Acid

Dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (DNNSA) is a branched alkyl naphthalene sulfonate used in oil additives and extractants. Falls under HTS 2904.99.47.00 as an aromatic sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative.