Industrial Benzonitrile for Resin Production from Mexico
Benzonitrile used in manufacturing nylon precursors and specialty resins, a pure aromatic nitrile under HTS 2926.90.08.00. Meets chapter requirements for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Bulk import requires warehouse bonding for duties; ensure no retail packing
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as mixture leading to 3824 reclassification