Serinol (2-Amino-1,3-propanediol) from Japan
Serinol is a simple amino-diol used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in polymer synthesis, falling under HTS 2922.19.96 for amino-alcohols other than those everything with multiple oxygen types. It qualifies as a chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include NMR or HPLC analysis proving chemical identity and purity for customs verification
• Register under TSCA if new chemical; provide intended use documentation to avoid Section 301 tariffs
• Ship in glass-lined containers to prevent contamination that could affect classification