3,5-Dichloro-4-cyanobenzoic Acid

This aromatic compound containing both nitrile and carboxylic acid functions is used in synthesizing nitrile-based pesticides. Classified under HTS 2926.90.3000 as the latest occurring heading for its dominant nitrile-function pesticide use per Chapter 29 notes. The aromatic ring with cyano substituent defines its placement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2916.39Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If classified primarily by carboxylic acid function

Carboxylic acids occur earlier; nitrile pesticide use justifies 2926 per numerical order rule.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 41.5%

If for industrial non-pesticide applications

Heterocyclic compounds without pesticide designation move to later Chapter 29 headings.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as chemical mixture or solution

Prepared chemical mixtures exceeding Chapter 29 purity standards shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include analytical test reports confirming aromatic nitrile structure and pesticide end-use to support classification

Register with US Customs' Chemical Import Certification program if handling quantities over thresholds

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as carboxylic acid (2916) - nitrile function takes precedence per chapter rules