2-Phenylimidazole from China
2-Phenylimidazole is a heterocyclic compound containing an unfused imidazole ring with a phenyl group at the 2-position, classified under HTS 2933.29.10.00 as an aromatic compound with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer chemistry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, HPLC) confirming 2-phenylimidazole structure and purity to avoid misclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis for hazardous material declarations during customs clearance
• Ensure proper UN packaging for chemical transport to prevent common pitfalls like denied entry due to safety violations