2-Methoxybenzonitrile from Japan
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 — 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
• 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