1-Benzylpiperidine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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