Phthalonitrile from China
Phthalonitrile (1,2-dicyanobenzene) is an aromatic dinitrile compound used primarily in polymer synthesis, particularly for polyphthalocyanines, and as a precursor for metal phthalocyanine dyes and pigments. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a nitrile-function group, falling under tariff item 2926.90.00 for other nitrile-function compounds.
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
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• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with no added substances beyond stabilizers or anti-dusting agents permitted by Chapter 29 notes
• Have the chemical name and CAS number ready for CBSA verification
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