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Benzonitrile for Pesticide Synthesis from Japan

Reagent-grade benzonitrile for synthesizing herbicides like ioxynil. Remains classified under HTS 2926.90.08.00 as the pure nitrile-function compound.

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

EPA registration for pesticide intermediates; TSCA notification

Pitfall: finished pesticide shifts to 3808