α-Phenylpyridylacetic acid, methyl ester from China
α-Phenylpyridylacetic acid methyl ester is a pyridine carboxylic acid ester listed under HTS 2933.39.20.00. Serves as intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis including anti-inflammatory agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide esterification analysis confirming methyl ester vs free acid form
• Comply with FDA import alerts for pharmaceutical precursors
• Use acid-resistant packaging to prevent hydrolysis during shipping