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

30.5%

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

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