3,5-Dimethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-4-methoxypyridine (Pyrmethyl alcohol) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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)