Benzonitrile from China
Benzonitrile is a colorless liquid organic compound with the formula C6H5CN, classified under HTS 2926.90.08.00 as an aromatic nitrile-function compound. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and resins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain chemical import permits from EPA or TSCA registration; ensure SDS documentation for hazardous materials handling
• Verify purity certificates to avoid misclassification as mixtures