Ethyl Cyanoacetate from China
Ethyl cyanoacetate (NCCH2CO2Et) is a versatile nitrile ester used in Knoevenagel condensations and pharmaceutical synthesis. It classifies under HTS 2926.90.50 because the nitrile function defines its chemical identity over ester per Chapter Note 1(A) cross-subchapter rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm ester:nitrile ratio via NMR for proper declaration; Use glass-lined containers to prevent base-catalyzed hydrolysis; Include TSCA inventory status in commercial invoice