2926.90.08.00 - Benzonitrile

This HTS category, 2926.90.08.00, specifically covers Benzonitrile. Benzonitrile is an aromatic organic compound characterized by a nitrile group (-CN) attached directly to a benzene ring. It is a fundamental building block in organic synthesis and finds applications in various chemical processes.

This classification distinguishes Benzonitrile from its sibling categories, which encompass more specific nitrile-function compounds. For instance, sibling entries include complex aniline derivatives like 2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline (2926.90.01.00) and a group of dichlorobenzonitriles (2926.90.05.00), along with specific compounds like p-Chlorobenzonitrile and even certain complex esters used in pesticide formulations (2926.90.14.00 and 2926.90.16.00 respectively). The key differentiator for 2926.90.08.00 is its focus solely on the parent compound, Benzonitrile, without additional functional groups or specific substitutions that would place it in a more narrowly defined sibling category.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2926.90.08.00 is therefore based on the definitive chemical structure of Benzonitrile itself, rather than its subdivision into more granular product types. Importers and exporters should ensure the product's chemical identity precisely matches Benzonitrile to correctly apply this tariff heading.