Isobutyronitrile from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from propanenitrile via branched chain documentation
• Peroxide formation risk requires inhibitor declaration
• GC purity >99.5% typical for .5050 statistical reporting