Benzonitrile for Pesticide Synthesis from Mexico
Reagent-grade benzonitrile for synthesizing herbicides like ioxynil. Remains classified under HTS 2926.90.08.00 as the pure nitrile-function compound.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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