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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

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

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