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4-Cyanophenol

4-Cyanophenol is an aromatic nitrile-function compound featuring a benzene ring with both cyano (-CN) and hydroxy (-OH) groups. It falls under HTS 2926.90.43.00 as an aromatic nitrile 'other' compound listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which specifies certain nitrile-function aromatics for tariff purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2907.29.90.00Lower: 30.5% vs 31.5%

If imported primarily as phenolic intermediate without emphasis on nitrile

Phenols with additional functions classified by oxygen-function heading occurring later in chapter.

2926.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31.5%

If not specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI

Moves to general aromatic nitriles if excluded from note 3 special products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity via Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and proper UN shipping papers for hazardous material transport compliance

Avoid misclassification as phenol derivative (2907) by documenting primary nitrile function