N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) from China
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is an N-substituted cyclic amide used as a high-performance solvent in electronics, petrochemicals, and paint strippers. Classified in HTS 2924.29.95.00 as a cyclic amide derivative. Subject to EPA regulations due to reproductive toxicity concerns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with TSCA risk management rules for NMP; provide safety data sheet noting reproductive hazard; avoid retail packaging to prevent chapter 38 shift