Cyanoacetic Acid from Canada
Cyanoacetic acid (NC-CH2-COOH) is a nitrile carboxylic acid used in pharmaceutical synthesis and herbicides. Despite dual functions, HTS 2926.90.5050 applies per Chapter 29 classification prioritizing later numerical heading for nitrile. Highly corrosive and reactive material.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• pH neutralization certificates for solid forms; avoid aqueous misdeclaration
• Confirm free acid vs salt form; salts follow base/acid rule in notes
• UN2788 hazard class requires specific overpack labeling