Valeronitrile from China
Valeronitrile (CH3(CH2)3CN), or pentanenitrile, is an aliphatic nitrile used in fatty acid derivative synthesis and as a chemical intermediate. Classified HTS 2926.90.50 as other acyclic nitrile-function compounds meeting purity standards of Chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Specify flash point (42°C) for proper Class 3 PG III classification; Include AOCS method analysis for fatty nitrile content; Avoid bulk tanks—use IBCs for LCL shipments