Triphenylmethanol (Trityl Alcohol) from China
Triphenylmethanol (C19H16O) serves as a protecting group in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. Classified as other aromatic cyclic alcohol under HTS 2906.29.60.00. Chemically defined organic compound per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Molecular weight (260.33) and mp (162°C) specs prevent mix-up with triphenylmethane
• Lab chemical use declaration avoids bulk chemical classification
• Small package exemption may apply for R&D quantities <5kg