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4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid from Japan

A chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid with nitro and chloro substituents, classified under HTS 2916.39.12.00 due to its specific structure matching the heading for 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid and its esters. It is used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.

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

• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming structure and purity >98%; include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous material handling

• Declare exact CAS number (96-98-0) to avoid reclassification; watch for stabilizer additions that could shift to other subheadings