Acetyl-p-Toluidine from Germany
Acetyl-p-toluidine (N-(4-methylphenyl)acetamide) is an acetylated toluidine used as a dye intermediate and analgesic precursor. The principal amine-function characteristic governs classification under HTS 2921.43.90 despite acetylation; oxygen-function subordinate per Chapter Notes.
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
• Include FTIR spectrum showing amide vs ester; affects oxygen-function classification
• Declare acetyl content <5% if hydrolyzed form predominates
• Monitor DEA watch-list status for analgesic precursors