Pharmaceutical Grade Benzonitrile from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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

Avoid retail packaging to prevent Chapter 33 exclusion misclassification