2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene from China
2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene (C7H8N2O2) is a nitro-substituted toluidine derivative, classified under HTS 2921.43.90.90 despite nitro group. Used exclusively as explosive intermediate (TNT precursor).
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ATF/DEA export controls apply; require end-user certificates for defense applications
• Nitro group not considered 'nitrogen-function' for 2929 per Chapter Notes
• Yellow crystalline solid; purity testing prevents mixture status