Phenylacetonitrile (Benzyl Cyanide) from China
Phenylacetonitrile (C6H5CH2CN) serves as precursor for phenylacetic acid, amphetamines, and fragrances. Classifies under HTS 2926.90.5050 as aromatic nitrile-function compound, separate organic per Chapter 29. DEA watches closely due to controlled substance potential.
Duty Rate — China → United States
125%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Mandatory DEA import permit for List I chemicals; end-user statements required
• Purity >98% via GC-MS to prevent 3824 mixtures classification
• Declare Watch List status on CBP 7501