Ethyl Cyanoacetate from Mexico
Ethyl cyanoacetate (NC-CH2-COOC2H5) is a versatile nitrile ester used in malonic ester synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. Classified in HTS 2926.90.5050 following Chapter 29 note on esters, prioritizing the nitrile function over carboxylic acid derivative. Key reagent in organic multi-component reactions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Per Chapter 29 ester note (A), confirm nitrile takes precedence via structural analysis
• Refractive index testing verifies purity; <98% may trigger 2918 ester heading review
• Biocidal properties require EPA pre-notice if dual-use declared