Technical Grade Dichlorobenzonitrile Mixture from China
Technical grade mixture containing primarily 2,4- and 2,5-dichlorobenzonitrile isomers (85-95% purity) used directly in pesticide manufacturing. Still qualifies as 'chemically defined' under Chapter 29 note (a) for import under HTS 2926.90.1200. Isomeric ratio specified by GC analysis.
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
• Provide GC chromatogram showing isomeric composition and total purity
• Mixture must have consistent composition to qualify as 'chemically defined'
• Declare as intermediate, not pesticide, to avoid Chapter 38 classification