p-Chlorobenzonitrile from Mexico

p-Chlorobenzonitrile is an aromatic nitrile-function compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with both a cyano group and a chlorine atom at the para position. It falls under HTS 2926.90.14.00 as a specifically named aromatic nitrile used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. This chemical is a separate, chemically defined organic compound consistent with Chapter 29 note (a).

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming 99%+ purity and exact chemical identity to avoid misclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38

Ensure proper UN 3439 hazardous material declaration and packaging compliant with DOT 49 CFR for toxic solid transport

Include end-use statement if for R&D to qualify for lower duties under HTS 9810.00.60; avoid bulk imports without FDA registration if pharmaceutical intermediate