1-Benzylpiperidine from China
1-Benzylpiperidine is an N-protected piperidine derivative used in medicinal chemistry. Its unfused piperidine ring structure places it under HTS 2933.32.5000 as 'other' piperidine compound, not classified by benzyl group per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include HPLC purity report (>99%) and confirm no residual benzyl chloride
• Classify as UN 2735 amines, flammable liquid for transport
• Verify not on DEA analog list despite structural similarity to controlled substances