2933.39.20.00/2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine/Japan

2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine from Japan

2-Methyl-5-ethylpyridine is an alkyl-substituted pyridine explicitly named in HTS 2933.39.20.00 for unfused pyridine ring compounds. Primarily used as a flavor/fragrance intermediate and in vitamin B6 synthesis.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include FEMA GRAS status documentation for food flavoring applications

• Provide distillation specs confirming alkyl substitution pattern

• Comply with IFRA standards for fragrance chemical imports