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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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