Nitrobenzene from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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