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Imidazole Buffer Reagent ACS Grade

ACS-certified Imidazole used as a buffering agent in biochemical assays and protein purification, under HTS 2933.29.60.00 for its unfused imidazole structure. Essential in lab pH control between 6.0-7.0.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+137.5%137.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+110.0%110%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+110.0%110%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+27.5%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 137.5%

If diagnostic reagent kit component

Imidazole in prepared diagnostic kits falls under Chapter 38 reagents for analysis.

2931.90Lower: 16.2% vs 137.5%

If containing metal salts like zinc imidazole

Organo-inorganic metal complexes classify under heading 2931 later in chapter order.

2847.00.00.00Lower: 41.2% vs 137.5%

If as hydrogen chloride salt (imidazole HCl)

Inorganic acid salts of organics may shift to Chapter 28 per chapter note on salts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include lot-specific CoA for trace analysis compliance; ship under proper temperature control to prevent degradation; declare exact CAS 288-32-4 to avoid mixture misclassification