2,6-Lutidine (2,6-Dimethylpyridine) from Japan
2,6-Lutidine is a dimethyl-substituted pyridine used as a solvent, catalyst ligand, and synthetic intermediate. This bulk chemical classifies under HTS 2933.39.61.91 due to its unfused pyridine ring structure and inclusion in section VI note 3 substances. Qualifies as chemically defined per chapter 29 scope.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity and isomer specification
• Label as UN 1993 flammable liquid for transportation compliance
• Verify TSCA inventory listing and PMN status if new chemical application