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2-Methylimidazole Catalyst

2-Methylimidazole, a alkyl-substituted imidazole used as epoxy resin curing catalyst, classified under HTS 2933.29.60.00 as 'other' imidazole. Promotes cross-linking in polymer production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.29.20Higher: 31% vs 25%

If specifically 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole

Certain named alkyl imidazoles have distinct statistical suffixes.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 25%

If diluted for retail catalyst packs

Retail chemical preparations fall outside pure Chapter 29 compounds.

2902.50.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If de-ringed to cyclic alcohol equivalent

Hydrogenated/open-chain forms classify as earlier cyclic alcohols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm substitution doesn't exceed 'other' scope; include flash point data for DOT shipping; declare CAS 693-98-1 precisely