4-Cyanophenol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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