Picolinic acid from China
Picolinic acid (2-pyridinecarboxylic acid) is explicitly named under HTS 2933.39.20.00 as a pyridine carboxylic acid. Widely used in metal chelation, nutrition supplements, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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
• Include melting point (250°C) and assay specs in certificate of analysis
• Provide dietary supplement end-use letters for FDA compliance
• Use moisture-proof packaging to prevent degradation of hygroscopic acid