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
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)