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Pharma-Grade Allyl Alcohol USP Equivalent

High-purity allyl alcohol (≥99.5%) suitable for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, such as in glycerol derivatives. Falls under 2905.29.10.00 as a separate chemically defined unsaturated acyclic monohydric alcohol per Chapter 29 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 137.5% vs 43%

If sugar alcohol derivative

Sugar ethers/esters in 2940; pure allyl alcohol not sugar-related.

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 43%

If diagnostic lab reagent blend

Lab reagents in 3822; chemically pure compounds stay in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide USP/EP certificate of analysis for pharma-grade purity to avoid reclassification

• Comply with FDA import alerts for chemical intermediates used in APIs

• Ensure no medicinal claims on labeling to prevent shift to Chapter 30