3-Picoline (Beta-Picoline) from China

3-Picoline, or beta-picoline, is a methylpyridine isomer obtained from coal tar distillation with aromatic components outweighing non-aromatic ones. Classified under HTS 2707.99.20.00 due to its status as a picoline from high temperature coal tar processing. Key raw material for herbicides and pharmaceuticals.

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

Include lab test results confirming volatile matter and distillation origin matching Chapter 27 definitions

Label containers with UN hazard info (flammable liquid) and HTS-specific details for compliance