Girard's Reagent T from China
Girard's Reagent T (trimethylacetylhydrazide hydrochloride) extracts carbonyl compounds in analytical chemistry. Under HTS 2928.00.50.00 as 'other' hydrazine derivative with stabilizing hydrochloride salt, it fits Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with transport stabilizers. Primarily used in steroid and aldehyde separations.
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
• Include trimethylammonium assay for customs verification; store/ship below 25°C to maintain stability; declare as lab reagent to avoid pharmaceutical scrutiny