1-Nitropropan-2-ol from China
1-Nitropropan-2-ol is a nitrated derivative of propanol, featuring a nitro group on the acyclic alcohol chain. It qualifies for HTS 2905.59.90.00 as an 'other' nitrated acyclic alcohol derivative used in explosive and pharmaceutical synthesis. The nitro functionality clearly identifies it within this subheading's scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit explosive precursor documentation and ATF approvals if applicable for nitro compound handling
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping below 30°C to prevent decomposition during transit
• Confirm acyclic structure via SDS; cyclic analogs would require Chapter 2932+ classification