Paraldehyde USP Grade from Germany
Paraldehyde USP grade is a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde (C6H12O3), meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for medicinal use as a sedative-hypnotic. Classified under HTS 2912.29.30.00 as a specified cyclic polymer of aldehydes without other oxygen functions. It qualifies under Chapter 29 for chemically pure organic compounds used in pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit USP Certificate of Analysis proving compliance with pharmacopeia standards for duty-free pharma considerations
• Comply with FDA import requirements including Drug Master File if for human medicinal use
• Label shipments clearly as USP grade to prevent reclassification as industrial chemical