2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid methyl ester

This is the methyl ester of 2-amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid, an aromatic compound with amino-acid oxygen function and chlorine substitution. Specifically named in HTS 2922.49.0500 as an ester of an aromatic amino acid. Used as intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.49Same rate: 35%

If other aromatic amino acid esters not specifically named

Moves to residual 'other' subheading within same aromatic category

2918.29.20.00Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If the amino group is absent or considered secondary

Pure carboxylic acid esters without prominent amino function classify under 2918

2933.39.61Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If when imported as part of azo dye coupler mixture

Mixtures for dye production may shift to heterocyclic provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit GC-MS purity certificate (>97%) and confirm methyl ester via saponification value

Declare chlorine position (3-position) via NMR to distinguish from other isomers

Package under nitrogen with BHT stabilizer if required for transport stability