4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 98% purity

High-purity 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (98%) is a yellow crystalline powder used in organic synthesis for dyes and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2916.39.08.00 due to its specific chemical structure as a nitrated, chlorinated benzoic acid derivative. Meets chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+17.5%24%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.39Same rate: 24%

If for other aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives

If structural analysis deems it outside exact 4-chloro-3-nitro specification, it falls to general 'other' aromatic acids.

2922.29Lower: 16.5% vs 24%

If primarily considered an oxygen-heterocyclic compound

Certain oxygen-function compounds with aromatic carboxylic groups may shift to chapter 29 subchapter F if oxygen function dominates per notes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 24%

If supplied with stabilizer for preservation

Chapter note (f) allows stabilizers, but excessive additives may reclassify as mixtures under 3824 chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include batch-specific CoA and NMR spectra for customs verification; store/segregate from reducers due to nitro group reactivity; check TSCA inventory listing for US registration

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4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid

4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid is a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid with nitro and chloro substituents on the benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2916.39.08.00 as a specific nitrated and halogenated derivative of benzoic acid. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.

4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid technical grade

Technical grade 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid contains minor impurities but remains a defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative. It is imported under HTS 2916.39.08.00 for use in pesticide intermediate production. Conforms to chapter notes allowing impurities in chemically defined compounds.

Ethyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate

Ethyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate is the ethyl ester of 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid, prepared for synthetic applications. Per chapter note 3(A)(B), esters of chapter 29 acids with ethyl alcohol classify with the parent acid under HTS 2916.39.08.00. Used as protected intermediate in pharma manufacturing.

Sodium 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate

Sodium salt of 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid, a water-soluble derivative for specific syntheses. Classified under HTS 2916.39.08.00 per chapter note 3(C)(1) for inorganic salts of organic acids following the parent compound heading. Applied in dye coupling reactions.

4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoyl chloride

4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoyl chloride is the acid chloride derivative of 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid. Per chapter note 3(E), halides of carboxylic acids classify with the corresponding acid under HTS 2916.39.08.00. Highly reactive for acylation in organic synthesis.

Methyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate

Methyl ester derived from 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid, used in medicinal chemistry. While note 3(B) specifies ethyl esters, methyl esters follow parent acid classification under HTS 2916.39.08.00 per general ester rules in note 3(A). Stable crystalline intermediate.