4-Nitrophenyl Formate from Germany
4-Nitrophenyl formate is a nitrated aromatic ester of formic acid with the nitro group on the phenolic ring. Falls under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as aromatic formic acid ester; nitrated derivatives included per Chapter 29 note 4. Used as reagent in biochemical assays.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Hazard class 6.1 (toxic) requires UN-approved packaging and proper DOT markings
• Include synthetic route documentation proving direct formic esterification of 4-nitrophenol
• Monitor for hydrolysis products; declare as pure if water content <0.5%