3-Carboxy-1-methylpyrazole from China
3-Carboxy-1-methylpyrazole features an unfused pyrazole ring with carboxylic acid functionality, classified as aromatic pyrazole 'other' under HTS 2933.19.43.00. The acid function doesn't override pyrazole classification per Chapter 29 ester/acid rules. Common intermediate for herbicides.
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
• Test for free acid vs salt form (salts follow base classification); provide pKa data if disputed; avoid packaging suggesting retail medicinal use