Benzonitrile from Germany
Benzonitrile is a simple aromatic nitrile-function compound (C6H5CN) used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and pesticide synthesis. It falls under HTS 2926.90.4801 as an aromatic nitrile-function compound not specifically provided for elsewhere in the heading. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds containing the nitrile group.
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
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification; ensure proper chemical safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous material declaration; avoid misclassification as a solvent mixture under Chapter 38