Phthalonitrile from Mexico
Phthalonitrile (1,2-dicyanobenzene) is an aromatic dinitrile compound explicitly named in HTS 2926.90.0500. Used primarily in polymer synthesis (polyphthalocyanines) and as a precursor for metal phthalocyanine dyes and pigments.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide COA confirming >99% purity to maintain classification as separate chemically defined compound
• Declare REACH/ TSCA status for this high-volume chemical intermediate
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests mixture status under Chapter 29 note exclusions