p-Nitrotoluene Sulfonic Acid from Japan
p-Nitrotoluene sulfonic acid is a sulfonated and nitrated derivative of toluene (heading 2902), with both sulfo and nitro groups on the aromatic ring. Classified in HTS 2913.00.40.00 as other aromatic sulfonated/nitrated compounds. Used in azo dye manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide sulfonation degree analysis to distinguish from mono-substituted toluene
• Include wastewater treatment plan if importing large quantities
• Verify no dye formulation additives that would shift to Chapter 32