p-Cyanophenyl Acetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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