Malononitrile from Japan
Malononitrile (NC-CH2-CN) is a dicyano-substituted organic compound classified under HTS 2926.90.50.10 as a nitrile-function compound due to its two cyano groups directly attached to carbon. It is a colorless liquid used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
• Provide chemical analysis certificates confirming ≥98% purity to verify classification under 2926.90.50.10 rather than mixtures
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting hazardous properties (toxic, flammable) for proper DOT and customs handling
• Ensure packaging complies with UN standards for toxic liquids; avoid retail packaging that might shift to Chapter 38