4-Picoline (4-Methylpyridine) from Japan
4-Picoline features a methyl substituent at the 4-position of the pyridine ring, widely used in agrochemical and pharmaceutical production. It qualifies for HTS 2933.39.10.00 as a picoline under the heterocyclic nitrogen compounds with unfused pyridine ring provision. Often stabilized with anticaking agents per Chapter 29 note (f).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit NMR spectra confirming structure; 4-picoline often contaminated with 2/3-isomers
• DOT requires 4H1 steel drums; include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) showing LD50 >500 mg/kg
• Avoid classification disputes by declaring CAS 108-89-4 explicitly on commercial invoice