2-Nitroethanol from Germany
2-Nitroethanol is a nitrated ethanol derivative used in nitrocellulose manufacturing and organic synthesis. It fits HTS 2905.59.90.00 as an 'other' nitrosated/nitrated acyclic alcohol, maintaining ethanol's acyclic structure with nitro substitution. Excluded from exclusions like Chapter 29 note 2(d) inorganic carbons.
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
• Include stability test data showing no spontaneous decomposition risk
• Classify as UN 2843 if concentrated; dilute solutions require adjusted shipping
• Prevent reclassification under heading 2912 by confirming oxygen function remains alcohol-primary