1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone Ketone Analog from Germany
This compound features ketone-alcohol functionality within a lactam structure. Falls under HTS 2914.40.90.00 as other ketone-alcohols, though borderline with heterocyclic provisions. Used in electronics and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.2%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Electronics grade requires <10ppb metal impurities certification
• Lactam ring opening products must be <0.5% per stability testing
• REACH Annex XVII restriction compliance for EU markets