U.S. imports of nitrile-function compounds (nesoi) (HS 292690) totaled $16.4M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Nitrile-Function Compounds (NESOI) paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 11.15% of the $16.4M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Nitrile-Function Compounds (NESOI) imports of $16.4M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBenzonitrile, dichlorobenzonitriles, malononitrile, and a range of aromatic and non-aromatic nitrile-function compounds not elsewhere specified are captured across fifteen 10-digit tariff lines in this residual heading, reflecting the chemical diversity of the group. Several lines are carved out specifically for pesticide end-uses — fungicides (2926902100), herbicides (2926902500), and other pesticides (2926903000) — which triggers EPA FIFRA admissibility review for those streams. China and India are the leading suppliers, with Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany also significant. Aromatic compounds produced by US manufacturers may be subject to domestic-industry note provisions affecting classification.
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168 shipments/mo
Nitrile compounds entering as fungicide, herbicide, or pesticide active ingredients under lines such as 2926902100 or 2926902500 must comply with FIFRA Section 17 import requirements. CBP may detain shipments pending EPA admissibility review if the substance is not registered or lacks an appropriate exemption, and a Notice of Arrival may be required.
The US schedule isolates 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile — the active ingredient in the herbicide dichlobenil — in its own line (2926901100) due to its distinct commercial significance, while all other positional isomers of dichlorobenzonitrile fall under the residual line 2926901200. Importers should confirm the exact isomer identity in the supplier's certificate of analysis before filing entry.
HSChapter 29
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $228.5M of Nitrile-Function Compounds (NESOI).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 2926
Subheading 292690 · $16.4M of $17.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2926900005 | Nitrile Function Compounds, NESOI | $4.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Israel together supply 56% of it. China pays 18.2% duty; Malaysia 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
29.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.15% of total import value.