Benzonitrile Sulfonic Acid from Germany
Benzonitrile sulfonic acid is an aromatic nitrile with sulfonic acid substituent on benzene ring. It qualifies for HTS 2926.90.43.00 as an 'other' aromatic nitrile per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, maintaining nitrile as principal function.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for sulfonated derivative status per chapter note to avoid Chapter 28 inorganic acid classification
• Include wastewater treatment plan documentation for environmental compliance