2-Picoline (Alpha-Picoline) from Germany
2-Picoline is a colorless liquid heterocyclic compound with the formula C5H4NCH3, derived from the distillation of high temperature coal tar where aromatic constituents predominate. It falls under HTS 2707.99.20.00 as a specific picoline product meeting the chapter's criteria for coal tar distillates. Primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify purity and aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic per HTS Chapter 27 notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting coal tar derivation and picoline composition for CBP entry