2-Nitro-m-toluic acid from China
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 — China → United States
41.5%
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
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)
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