α-Picoline Technical Grade from Japan
Technical grade α-picoline (primarily 2-methylpyridine >85%) used in bulk chemical manufacturing. Still qualifies under HTS 2933.39.10.00 if identified as the separate compound per Chapter 29 note 1(a), despite minor impurities. Common in pesticide intermediate production.
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
• Impurity profile (<15% other isomers) must be documented to justify specific heading
• Reduced freight costs via ISO tank containers; require cathodic protection certification