2-Methylimidazole from Germany
2-Methylimidazole is an alkyl-substituted imidazole used as curing agent in epoxy resins and pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2933.29.90.00 for unfused imidazole ring compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify end-use (curing agent vs API intermediate) in import documentation
• Provide vapor pressure data for DOT shipping classification
• Purity >98% required for Chapter 29 chemical compound status