3,5-Dimethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-4-methoxypyridine (Pyrmethyl alcohol) from China
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 — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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)