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5-Chloro-2-nitroanisole

5-Chloro-2-nitroanisole is a halogenated and nitrated aromatic ether, specifically a methoxybenzene derivative with chlorine at the 5-position and nitro group at the 2-position. It falls under HTS 2909.30.0500 as one of the specifically named aromatic ethers and their halogenated, nitrated derivatives in heading 2909. This compound is primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.30Same rate: 43%

If not exactly matching the three named compounds

Other aromatic ethers and derivatives fall into the basket provision 2909.30.9000 if not specifically enumerated.

2921.42Lower: 19% vs 43%

If primarily imported for o-toluidine production rather than as ether

Nitroaromatic compounds with amino function potential may shift to Chapter 29 nitrogen function headings based on principal use.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 43%

If imported as mixture with solvents exceeding transport allowances

Solutions exceeding Chapter 29 note (e) solvent limits for safety/transport become mixtures of Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates (COA) confirming purity and structure to verify classification under the specific subheading

• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling and shipping papers as it's a nitro compound with potential explosive risks

• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassification as general nitrobenzene derivatives by specifying the exact CAS number (71727-01-4)