4-Nitro phthalimide from China
4-Nitro phthalimide contains a nitro group ortho to the imide functionality on the benzene ring. Despite nitration, classifies under HTS 2925.19.91.00 as imide derivative per chapter note 4 (nitro groups not nitrogen-functions for 2929).
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Yellow powder, oxidizing properties; UN 1479 compatible packaging required
• Nitro compounds trigger additional ATF review; provide safety data
• Purity >97% required; technical grade risks 2917 reclassification