Ethyl 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoate from Mexico
Ethyl ester derivative of the specified acid, falling under HTS 2916.39.12.00 which includes all esters of 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid. Commonly employed in fine chemical synthesis for herbicides and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include ester-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing >99% purity; comply with UN 3261 corrosive regulations
• Test for free acid content <0.5% to maintain classification