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2-Methylimidazole from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

2-Methylimidazole from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2933.29.90.00