3-Nitrobenzonitrile from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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