2-Nitrophenol from Japan
2-Nitrophenol is a nitrated derivative of phenol featuring a nitro group (-NO2) at the ortho position, making it a classic example of 'other nitrophenols' under HTS 2908.99.25.00. It appears as yellow crystals with a distinct odor and is used primarily as an intermediate in dye, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, IR spectra) to confirm nitro group position and purity, as misclassification as isomer mixtures can occur
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and transport certificates, noting its classification as UN 2668 hazardous material
• Verify absence of sulfonation or halogenation to avoid reclassification under earlier 2908 subheadings