Valeronitrile (Pentanenitrile) from Germany
Pentanenitrile (CH3(CH2)3CN) is a straight-chain aliphatic nitrile used in lubricant additives and organic synthesis. HTS 2926.90.5050 covers this other nitrile-function compound as chemically defined organic in Chapter 29. Boiling point around 141°C makes it useful as high-temp solvent.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Flash point documentation critical for IMDG Class 3 flammable liquids
• Chain length verification prevents confusion with butanenitrile (2926.20)
• Bulk imports need anti-dusting agents declared per note (g)