2-Methylimidazole from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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