Ethyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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