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Mandelonitrile from Canada

Mandelonitrile (C6H5CH(OH)CN) is an alpha-hydroxy nitrile intermediate from benzaldehyde cyanohydrin reaction, used in cyanohydrin synthesis. HTS 2926.90.5050 applies as other nitrile-function compound, chemically defined per Chapter 29. Precursor for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

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

Extremely toxic HCN release risk; require cyanide emergency protocols in manifests

Chiral specifications needed for enantiopure forms to match statistical reporting

Avoid alcoholate confusion per Chapter 29 note (D)

Mandelonitrile from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2926.90.50.50