2916.39.08.00/Methyl 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoate/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify methyl vs ethyl via MS/GC for correct declaration; lower toxicity than acid chloride; common in multi-kilo pharma packs