Dye Intermediate 2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline used as a dye intermediate is the same chemically defined aromatic nitrile compound. It is not excluded by Chapter 29 note 2(g) unless put up in retail forms for dyeing, which is not the case here. Classifiable under tariff item 2926.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in forms or packings for retail sale as a dye
Chapter 29 note 2(g) excludes colouring matter put up for retail sale.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up in retail packs for dyeing, which would shift classification to heading 32.12
• Provide end-use documentation if requested
Related Products under Tariff item 2926.90.00
2-Amino-4-chlorobenzonitrile
2-Amino-4-chlorobenzonitrile is a separate chemically defined aromatic compound with amino and nitrile functions, plus a chlorine substituent. It is not specifically named in other tariff items of subheading 2926.90, so it falls under the 'other' item 2926.90.00.
2-Amino-5-chlorobenzonitrile
2-Amino-5-chlorobenzonitrile is a separate chemically defined aromatic nitrile compound with amino and chloro substituents. It is not specifically enumerated in other tariff items of subheading 2926.90, so it is classifiable under the residual item 2926.90.00.
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline is a separate chemically defined aromatic compound containing a nitrile (cyano) group and a nitro substituent on a benzene ring. It falls under tariff item 2926.90.00 as an 'other' nitrile-function compound, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading.
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline Flake Form
Flake-form 2-cyano-4-nitroaniline is the same chemically defined aromatic nitrile compound, with physical form not affecting classification under Chapter 29. It is used in pigment dye synthesis and qualifies as an 'other' nitrile-function compound under tariff item 2926.90.00.
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline Technical Grade
Technical grade 2-cyano-4-nitroaniline contains minor impurities but remains a separate chemically defined aromatic nitrile compound under Chapter 29 note 1(a). It is used in industrial dye manufacturing and falls under tariff item 2926.90.00 as an 'other' nitrile.
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline with Stabilizer
2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline with a stabilizer (anti-caking agent) for transport is permitted under Chapter 29 note 1(f), as the stabilizer is necessary for preservation. The core compound remains a nitrile-function aromatic, classifiable under tariff item 2926.90.00.