2-Methoxybenzonitrile from Germany
2-Methoxybenzonitrile, also known as o-anisonitrile, is an aromatic ether-nitrile used in fragrance and pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2926.90.4801 as an other aromatic nitrile-function compound, consistent with Chapter 29 classification prioritizing the nitrile group in numerical order.
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
• Confirm methoxy group doesn't qualify as primary oxygen function per Chapter notes; provide batch certificates of analysis; store away from strong acids to prevent hydrolysis