2926.90.50.50/Mandelonitrile/Japan

Mandelonitrile from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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)