2-Methoxybenzonitrile from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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