Tetrachloro-3-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester from Japan
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 — 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
• 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