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4-Nitrophenyl Chloroacetate from Japan

This ester features both nitro and chloro groups derived from chloroacetic acid (heading 2912), used in pharmaceutical synthesis. HTS 2913.00.50.00 applies to its multiply-substituted structure. Common intermediate for acetaminophen production.

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

Pharma-grade requires >98% purity with heavy metal limits; include HPLC certificate

Labile chloro group requires moisture-proof packaging

Ester classification upheld only if stable; hydrolysis products go to acids