3,5-Dimethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-4-methoxypyridine (Pyrmethyl alcohol)

Pyrmethyl alcohol, a pyridine derivative with methyl, methoxy, and hydroxymethyl substituents, explicitly listed in HTS 2933.39.08.00. Serves as a key intermediate in vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) synthesis for pharmaceutical production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2936.24.01.00Same rate: Free

If final vitamin B6 product

Completed vitamin B6 classifies as provitamin/hormone in 2936.24 per Chapter 29 note on hormones.

2906.29Higher: 15.5% vs Free

If considered primary alcohol

Cyclic alcohols classify in 2906 if alcohol function predominates over heterocyclic character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Critical to provide documentation linking to vitamin B6 production for legitimate pharmaceutical use

May require DEA precursor chemical registration if used in controlled substance synthesis pathways

Ensure alcohol function doesn't trigger classification under 2933.49 (oxygen heterocyclic compounds)