Mandelonitrile from China
Mandelonitrile (C6H5CH(OH)CN) is an alpha-hydroxy nitrile used in organic synthesis and as a precursor for pharmaceuticals like mandelamide. Falls under HTS 2926.90.50 as other nitrile-function compounds; the hydroxyl group doesn't override nitrile classification per Chapter 29 structure rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Stabilize with mineral acids to prevent spontaneous decomposition; Submit FDA drug master files if destined for pharmaceutical intermediate use; Ensure cold chain logistics (<15°C) during trans-Pacific shipping