Chapter 29 · Organic chemicals · Section 6
HS Code 2904.20
Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups
Heading 2904: Sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2904.20
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2904.20.10 | p-Nitrotoluene | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 40% | kg |
| 2904.20.15 | p-Nitro-o-xylene | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,L,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 41.5% | kg |
| 2904.20.20 | Trinitrotoluene | Free | - | 15.4¢/kg + 45% | kg |
| 2904.20.30 | 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (Musk xylol) and other artificial musks | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 57% | kg |
| 2904.20.35 | Nitrated benzene, nitrated toluene (except p-nitrotoluene), or nitrated naphthalene | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 40% | kg |
| 2904.20.40 |
Other > Aromatic > Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI |
5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 51% | kg |
| 2904.20.45 |
Other > Aromatic > Other |
5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 51% | kg |
| 2904.20.50 |
Other > Aromatic > Other |
5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30.5% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 2904.20
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2904 20 00 | Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2904.20
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2904 20 00 00 | Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 10 | Nitromethane (CAS RN 75-52-5) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 20 | Nitroethane (CAS RN 79-24-3) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 30 | 1-Nitropropane (CAS RN 108-03-2) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 40 | 2-Nitropropane (CAS RN 79-46-9) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 50 | 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) (CAS RN 121-14-2) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 60 | 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (Musk xylene) (CAS RN 81-15-2) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 70 | (2-nitroprop-1-en-1-ylo)benzene (CAS RN 705-60-2) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2904 20 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2904
The subheadings immediately before and after 2904.20 in chapter 29.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2904.20.
What is HS code 2904.20?
HS code 2904.20 covers: Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups. It belongs to chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2904.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 5.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2904.20?
The UK extends 2904.20 to 9 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2904200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.