3-Nitrobenzonitrile from China
3-Nitrobenzonitrile is a nitrated aromatic nitrile-function compound used in dye and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 2926.90.4801 as an 'Other' aromatic nitrile, where Chapter 29 notes confirm nitro groups do not override nitrile classification. The compound is a separate chemically defined organic substance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include spectroscopic data (NMR/IR) verifying structure; nitro compounds require special oxidation hazard labeling; check for dual-use chemical export controls