Nitrobenzene from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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