p-Cyanophenyl Acetate from Canada
p-Cyanophenyl acetate is an aromatic ester of cyanophenol, specifically enumerated under HTS 2926.90.0500 for its nitrile-function. Used as protected intermediate in organic synthesis where acetate masking protects phenolic OH.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Classify per Chapter 29 note 5(A) - esters follow acid-function compound occurring last numerically
• Include saponification value to confirm ester structure vs free phenol (2908)
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger Chapter 38 exclusions