Isobutyronitrile from Canada
Isobutyronitrile ((CH3)2CHCN) is a branched aliphatic nitrile used in fine chemical synthesis and extractive distillation. HTS 2926.90.5050 as other nitrile-function compound, chemically pure organic per Chapter 29. Lower boiling point than n-isomer makes it preferred solvent.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Distinguish from propanenitrile via branched chain documentation
• Peroxide formation risk requires inhibitor declaration
• GC purity >99.5% typical for .5050 statistical reporting