Nitromethane from China
Nitromethane (CH3NO2) features a nitro group (-NO2) attached to methane but classified under HTS 2929.90.50.95 per chapter note excluding nitro groups from heading 2929 definition for nitrogen-functions. Used in fuels and explosives.
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
• UN 1268 flammable liquid; ATF permit may be required for explosive precursor status
• Purity >99% required for Chapter 29; technical grades go to 3824
• Distinguish from nitrobenzene (2904.20) by aliphatic vs aromatic nature