Tetrachloro-3-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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