2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile Stabilized from Japan
2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile with polymerization inhibitor (0.1% methoxyhydroquinone) falls under HTS 2926.90.19.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation. Used in liquid crystal intermediate synthesis. Stabilizer addition maintains pure compound classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare stabilizer type/concentration (<1%) and justify transport necessity in commercial invoice
• Avoid anti-dusting agents; such additions must meet strict safety/identification criteria per note (g)
• Thermal stability data recommended for air shipment approvals