p-Cyanophenyl Acetate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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