Benzonitrile for Pesticide Synthesis from China
Reagent-grade benzonitrile for synthesizing herbicides like ioxynil is a pure nitrile-function compound. It remains classified under tariff item 2926.90.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound, despite its intended use in pesticide synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2926. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Equal To 2926900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is not formulated as a pesticide, which would fall under Chapter 38
• Provide the chemical purity and CAS number to CBSA
• Check if the product requires a Pest Control Products Act permit