4-Phenylpyridine from Germany
4-Phenylpyridine serves as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and liquid crystal materials, featuring an unfused pyridine ring with phenyl substitution. Classified in HTS 2933.39.61.91 as a note 3 substance meeting heterocyclic nitrogen compound criteria. Chemically defined without excluded Chapter 29 mixtures or preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include synthesis route declaration to verify not DEA controlled substance precursor
• Specify melting point (78-80°C) and HPLC purity in certificate of analysis
• Ensure proper ventilation labeling for sublimation hazard during storage