2,6-Lutidine (2,6-Dimethylpyridine) from Germany
2,6-Lutidine is a symmetric dimethylpyridine used in coordination chemistry and as a ligand precursor. Classified in HTS 2933.39.10.00 per heading description for lutidines with unfused pyridine ring structure. Sterically hindered base for synthetic applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Refractive index (1.4990-1.5010) verification prevents isomer substitution fraud
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