Methyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify methyl vs ethyl via MS/GC for correct declaration; lower toxicity than acid chloride; common in multi-kilo pharma packs