Tetrachloro-3-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

Tetrachloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid, methyl ester is a highly chlorinated aromatic compound with both cyano and esterified carboxylic functions, specifically listed in HTS 2926.90.0500. Used in advanced materials and agrochemical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.39Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If aromatic carboxylic acid ester function principal

Esters of aromatic acids classify under 2916 if nitrile not dominant function.

2918.29Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If classified as carboxylic acid derivative primarily

Oxygen-function carboxylic acid derivatives take precedence numerically.

3808.93.15.00Same rate: 41.5%

If contains pesticide-active impurities

Herbicide/fungicide impurities exclude from pure Chapter 29 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document multi-function classification per Chapter 29 note 4 (last numerical order rule)

Provide chlorine content analysis confirming tetrachloro substitution

Special handling required - Class 6.1 toxic + possible 8 corrosive declarations

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