4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic Acid from China
4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid contains both halogen (chloro) and nitro groups on the benzoic acid aromatic ring, qualifying as a halogenated/nitrated derivative of heading 2916 product. Classified HTS 2913.00.40.00 for other such aromatic compounds. Used in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• NMR spectrum verification of substitution pattern required
• Chlorine content analysis prevents reclassification as simple nitro acid
• Pharmaceutical grade requires DMF filing for FDA import