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U.S. imports of nitro and nitroso hydrocarbon derivatives (HS 290420) totaled $6.7M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Nitro and Nitroso Hydrocarbon Derivatives paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $6.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nitro and Nitroso Hydrocarbon Derivatives imports of $6.7M in July 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHydrocarbon derivatives carrying only nitro or nitroso functional groups — from para-nitrotoluene (2904201000) and trinitrotoluene (TNT, 2904202000) to non-aromatic nitroso compounds (2904205000) — serve as critical intermediates in explosives, dyes, rubber chemicals, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. India is the dominant US supplier for this heading, with Portugal and South Korea also notable sources. Importers of trinitrotoluene face additional regulatory scrutiny given its explosive classification, and certain aromatic derivatives enumerated under Additional Note 3 to Section VI are segregated into their own tariff line (2904204000).
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13 shipments/mo
TNT is classified as an explosive and is subject to oversight by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in addition to standard CBP entry requirements. Importers typically need an ATF import permit, and shipments must comply with DOT hazardous materials transport regulations.
Para-nitrotoluene (1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene) has its own dedicated line at 2904201000. Other nitrated benzenes and toluenes — excluding para-nitrotoluene — are grouped together under 2904203500, reflecting the commercial significance of the para isomer as a dye and pharmaceutical intermediate.
Subheading 1 of 10 in heading 2904
Subheading 290420 · $6.7M of $10.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2904203500 | Nitrd Benzene, Nitrd Toluene, (Exc P-Nitrotol) Etc | $5.7M | 15.44% | 100.00% | $885K |
| 2904205000 | Non-Aromat Deriv Cont Only Nitro or Nitroso Grps | $585K | 39.41% | 100.00% | $231K |
| 2904202000 | Trinitrotoluene | $372K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $37K |
| 2904201000 | Para-Nitrotoluene | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2904204000 | Aromat in Note 3 to Sec 6 Gr Con Nitro Gr | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2904204500 | Other Aromat Deriv Cont Only Nitro or Nitroso Grps | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2904206000 | Hydrocarbon Deriv Cont Only Nitro or Nitroso NESOI | $7.0M |
| 2904201000 | Para-Nitrotoluene (1-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzene) | $316K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$6.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$7.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · July 2026
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Portugal and China together supply 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 17.24%.