2-Nitro-m-toluic acid from Canada
2-Nitro-m-toluic acid (2-nitro-3-methylbenzoic acid) is a specifically named nitrated aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in dye intermediates and pharmaceutical synthesis. Falls under HTS 2916.39.03.00 due to explicit enumeration among other nitrated toluic acid derivatives. Typically appears as yellow crystalline powder.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Isomer-specific assay certificates required; mixed isomers may classify under general 'other' provisions
• Confirm methyl substitution position via NMR documentation to match exact HTS description
• REACH compliance docs needed if EU origin; US TSCA inventory status verification mandatory