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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)