Girard's Reagent T from China
Girard's Reagent T (trimethylammoniumacetohydrazide chloride) contains hydrazone and quaternary ammonium nitrogen functions, classified under HTS 2929.90.50.95. Used in steroid analysis and carbonyl derivatization.
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
• Classify salts with organic compounds per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) with parent nitrogen compound
• Hygroscopic; specify storage conditions and provide stability data
• Avoid classification as quaternary ammonium compound (Chapter 29 note excludes from 2930-2931)