Methyllithium (15% in Diethyl Ether) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
Import Tips
• UN3393 solution packaging; ether stabilizer must be declared for flammability
• Nucleophilic reagent—DEA watches for diversion to clandestine synthesis
• Verify solvent content doesn't trigger Ch38 mixture classification