Pharmaceutical Grade Benzonitrile

High-purity benzonitrile (>99.5%) for use as an intermediate in API synthesis, such as for antidepressants and antivirals. Classified under HTS 2926.90.08.00 as an aromatic nitrile-function compound meeting chemical definition standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+17.5%24%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.39.61Lower: 6.5% vs 24%

If further processed into heterocyclic compound

Heterocyclic compounds with nitrile groups classify later in numerical order per chapter note.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 24%

If as sugar ether/nitrile derivative

Products of heading 2940 with nitrile functions shift to later headings.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 24%

If mixed with medicaments

Medicinal mixtures containing organic compounds exclude from Chapter 29 per note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide DMF or API-related documentation for FDA review; include GC-MS purity analysis

โ€ข Avoid retail packaging to prevent Chapter 33 exclusion misclassification