Ethyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm ester structure via CoA to invoke note 3(B); less hazardous than free acid but still label as irritant; avoid hydrolysis during storage/shipping