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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EPA registration for pesticide intermediates; TSCA notification
• Pitfall: finished pesticide shifts to 3808