2916.39.12.00 - 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid and its esters

This HTS classification, 2916.39.12.00, specifically designates 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid and its esters. These are aromatic monocarboxylic acids characterized by the presence of a chlorine atom and two nitro groups attached to the benzene ring, along with any corresponding ester derivatives. The inclusion of the ester forms means that compounds where the carboxylic acid group (-COOH) has been modified by reaction with an alcohol are also classified here.

Within the broader category of "Other" aromatic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives, this specific HTS code differentiates itself through the unique substituent pattern on the benzoic acid nucleus. For example, it is distinct from 2916.39.08.00, which covers 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid, lacking the second nitro group. Similarly, it is differentiated from sibling categories that may include anhydrides, peroxyacids, or compounds with different substituent combinations, such as m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid or Cinnamic acid.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 2916.39.12.00 does not have further subdivisions. Classification under this code is determined by the precise chemical structure and the presence of the specified substituents (chloro and two nitro groups) and their ester derivatives on the benzoic acid framework. This precise specification ensures accurate duty assessment and trade statistics for these particular chemical compounds.