3,5-Dichloro-4-cyanobenzoic Acid from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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