Nitroethanol from Japan
2-Nitroethanol is a nitrated derivative of ethanol featuring nitro substitution. Classified under HTS 2905.59.10.00 as nitrated acyclic monohydric alcohol derivative used in polymer synthesis. Chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include thermal stability data due to nitro compound decomposition risks
• Verify against MTSA chemical security regulations for bulk shipments
• Document stabilization method to qualify under Chapter 29 note (f)