Benzyl Cyanide (Phenylacetonitrile) from China
Phenylacetonitrile serves as a key aromatic nitrile intermediate in manufacturing nitrile-function pesticides and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2926.90.3000 applies to its pesticide applications per the 'other pesticides' subheading. Its benzene-attached cyanoethyl structure confirms aromatic classification.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide CAS registry documentation (CAS 140-29-4) matching tariff description for smooth clearance
• Declare precise purity levels (>98%) to distinguish from mixtures classifiable in Chapter 38
• Watch for re-export requirements under pesticide precursor controls in destination countries