2905.59.90.00/2-Nitroethanol/Japan

2-Nitroethanol from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

5.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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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