2,4-Lutidine (2,4-Dimethylpyridine) from Japan
2,4-Lutidine contains two methyl groups at positions 2 and 4 on the pyridine ring, used as a solvent and catalyst in organic synthesis. Falls under HTS 2933.39.10.00 as a lutidine, specifically named in the heading for pyridine derivatives. Meets Chapter 29 purity requirements for separate classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certificate of Analysis must specify >98% purity and distillation range 157-160°C
• Classified as combustible liquid; use UN-approved jerricans with secondary containment