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2-Nitroethanol from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

2-Nitroethanol from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.59.90.00