Paraldehyde USP Grade Acetaldehyde Trimer from Germany
Paraldehyde is the cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde, but pure monomeric acetaldehyde sources are classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen functions. This USP grade is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a sedative-hypnotic.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA Drug Master File if for pharmaceutical end-use to streamline CBP review
• Confirm monomeric content via GC-MS analysis to avoid misclassification as cyclic polymer under later headings
• Declare as hazardous (UN 2606) with proper ventilation requirements for import manifests