Benzonitrile from China
Benzonitrile (C6H5CN) is an aromatic nitrile serving as a solvent and intermediate in benzoguanamine and rubber accelerator synthesis. It qualifies for HTS 2926.90.5050 as a nitrile-function compound under Chapter 29, being a separate chemically defined organic. Widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label with GHS hazard pictograms for acute toxicity; CBP often scrutinizes aromatic nitrile purities
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'other nitriles nesoi' without CAS 98-86-2 verification
• For bulk imports, provide stabilizer content to confirm Chapter 29 note (f) compliance