Diethyl L-Tartrate from Germany
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 — 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
• ,TSCA notification required for new uses; provide synthesis route if queried
• Package under nitrogen to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit