2916.39.12.00/Methyl 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoate/Japan

Methyl 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoate from Japan

The methyl ester of 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid, a pure ester derivative explicitly covered by HTS 2916.39.12.00 as part of aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives. Used as a synthetic intermediate in dye and pesticide production.

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

• Confirm esterification via NMR/GC-MS documentation to distinguish from parent acid; label with precise molecular formula C8H5ClN2O6

• Avoid bulk packaging without stabilizers to prevent hydrolysis during transit