Ethyl Nicotinate from Canada
Ethyl nicotinate, the ethyl ester of nicotinic acid, is used in topical rubefacients and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Falls under HTS 2933.39.61.91 as pyridine derivative ester classified with parent acid per chapter notes on esters. Meets chemically defined organic compound requirements.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as bulk API, not cosmetic ingredient to avoid Chapter 33
• Provide stability data for ester hydrolysis prevention during shipping
• Monitor for EU cosmetic regulation compliance if transshipped