Methyllithium (15% in Diethyl Ether)

Methyllithium solution contains lithium-carbon bonds defining organolithium classification under 2931.90.90. Used as strong base/non-nucleophile in pharma synthesis; chapter note V(D) classifies metal alcoholates similarly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%β€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2853Lower: 12.8% vs 28.7%

If without qualifying organolithium structure

Other metal-hydrogen compounds lacking C-Li bonds go to Chapter 28.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If as Grignard reagent preparation

Mixtures containing >30% organometallics classified as organic reagent preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ UN3393 solution packaging; ether stabilizer must be declared for flammability

β€’ Nucleophilic reagentβ€”DEA watches for diversion to clandestine synthesis

β€’ Verify solvent content doesn't trigger Ch38 mixture classification

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