4-Cyanophenol from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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