Diethyl L-Tartrate from Canada
Diethyl L-tartrate is the ethyl ester of L-tartaric acid, but pure esters derive classification from the parent acid under chapter note 5(B), placing it with tartaric acid in HTS 2918.12.00.00. Used as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ,TSCA notification required for new uses; provide synthesis route if queried
• Package under nitrogen to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit